nghếch ngác

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The Vietnamese word "nghếch ngác" is an adjective that describes the state of being puzzled or bewildered. It is often used to convey a sense of confusion, especially when someone encounters something new or unexpected.

Usage Instructions:

• "Nghếch ngác" is typically used to describe a person's facial expression or demeanor when they are confused or don't understand something.
• It can be used in both casual conversations and more formal contexts, but it is more common in everyday speech.

Example Sentences:

1. Cô ấy trông rất nghếch ngác khi lần đầu tiên nhìn thấy máy tính.

   • (She looked very bewildered when she saw a computer for the first time.)

2. Tôi cảm thấy nghếch ngác khi nghe những điều mà họ đang nói.

   • (I felt puzzled when I heard what they were saying.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "nghếch ngác" to describe situations that cause confusion, not just for people. For example:
  • Cuộc thi này khiến cả lớp nghếch ngác vì đề bài quá khó.

Word Variants:

• The word itself doesn't change form much, but it can be used in different contexts, such as:
  • "Vẻ nghếch ngác" (the bewildered look) – referring to the expression of confusion.

Different Meanings:

While "nghếch ngác" primarily means puzzled or bewildered, it can also imply a sense of naivety or innocence, where someone is so confused that they appear almost childlike in their misunderstanding.

Synonyms:

• Bối rối – confused
• Lúng túng – flustered
• Ngơ ngác – dazed or absent-minded

Academic

1. Puzzled, bewildered.(by something new)
   • Trông vẻ nghếch ngác
     To look bewildered