êu

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The Vietnamese word "êu" is an informal expression used to convey disgust or disappointment, similar to saying "ew" in English when something is unpleasant or dirty. It can be used to describe something that is very dirty, disgusting, or distasteful.

Basic Usage:

• Usage: You can use "êu" when you encounter something that you find gross or unappealing.
• Example: If you see a dirty dish, you might say, "êu! Bát này bẩn quá!" (Ew! This plate is so dirty!)

Advanced Usage:

• "êu" can be repeated for emphasis, as in "êu êu." This intensifies the feeling of disgust or distaste.
  • Example: "Thức ăn này có mùi gì vậy? êu êu!" (What’s that smell in this food? Ew ew!)

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "êu," but it can be used in different contexts to convey various levels of disgust.

Different Meanings:

• Primarily, "êu" indicates disgust. However, it can also be used in a humorous or exaggerated way among friends to describe something silly or mildly annoying.

Synonyms:

• Other expressions that convey similar sentiments include:
  • "ghê" (gross)
  • "dơ" (dirty)
  • "bẩn" (filthy)

Summary:

"êu" is a versatile and expressive word in Vietnamese that helps convey feelings of disgust or distaste. It is often used informally and can be emphasized by repeating it.

Academic

1. (thông tục) Bloody bad
2. Faugh! phew!
   • Êu! Bẩn ơi là bẩn!
     Phew! It's teribly dirty!
   • Êu êu (láy ý tăng)