bè nhè
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Definition
- Verb:
- To speak in a whining, complaining, or nagging tone: To talk in a drawn-out, irritating manner, often with a nasal or high-pitched voice, typically to complain, nag, or protest about something minor.
- To whine or nag persistently: To repeatedly express dissatisfaction or make requests in an annoying, feeble, and protracted way.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Đứa trẻ cứ bè nhè đòi mua đồ chơi. (The child kept whining to buy a toy.)
- Cô ấy bè nhè mãi về chuyện tiền lương. (She nagged on and on about the salary issue.)
- Đừng có bè nhè nữa, tôi đang bận! (Stop whining, I'm busy!)
Advanced Usage
- "bè nhè bè nhè": A reduplicated form for emphasis, describing continuous, grating whining.
- Nó bè nhè bè nhè cả buổi sáng làm tôi phát mệt. (He whined and whined all morning, making me exhausted.)
- Used to describe not just speech, but also a weak, complaining attitude or behavior.
- Tính nó hay bè nhè về những chuyện nhỏ nhặt. (He has a tendency to whine about trivial matters.)
Variants and Related Words
- Lè nhè (verb): A near-synonym, also meaning to speak or act in a sluggish, weak, or complaining manner. Often used interchangeably with "bè nhè."
- Ông ấy ngồi lè nhè kể chuyện cũ. (He sat there droning on about old stories.)
Synonyms
- Càu nhàu (verb): To grumble, mutter complaints (often under one's breath).
- Làm nũng (verb): To act spoiled or coax in a childish way (can overlap with "bè nhè" but is more about seeking affection).
- Năn nỉ (verb): To plead or beg earnestly (less negative, more about sincere pleading).
Related Phrases
- Giọng bè nhè: A whining, nasal tone of voice.
- Cậu bé trả lời bằng một giọng bè nhè. (The boy answered in a whining voice.)
- Thái độ bè nhè: A whining, complaining attitude.
- Tôi không thích thái độ bè nhè của anh ta. (I don't like his whining attitude.)
- như lè nhè