bậy bạ

Thân thiện

Đừng có nói những lời bậy bạ trước mặt trẻ con.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Wrong, improper, objectionable: Describes actions, speech, or behavior that is morally wrong, socially unacceptable, or indecent. It implies a stronger sense of disapproval than the base word "bậy."
   • Nonsensical, foolish: Describes speech or ideas that are absurd, ridiculous, or without sense.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Đừng nói những lời bậy bạ. (Don't say improper/nonsensical things.)
  • Bọn trẻ không được làm những việc bậy bạ. (Children must not do objectionable things.)
  • Lý luận đó thật bậy bạ. (That reasoning is truly nonsensical.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "bậy bạ" is often used to express strong moral or social condemnation. It is more emphatic and carries a heavier negative judgment than "bậy" alone.

Variants and Related Words

• Bậy (adj): Wrong, improper. A less intense form of "bậy bạ."
  • Nghĩ bậy. (To think wrong/improper thoughts.)

Synonyms

• Improper: Not in accordance with accepted standards.
• Indecent: Offending against accepted standards of propriety.
• Objectionable: Arousing disapproval or offense.
• Nonsensical: Having no meaning; making no sense.

Related Idioms

• Nói bậy nói bạ: To talk nonsense or improprieties incessantly.
  • Nó suốt ngày chỉ biết nói bậy nói bạ. (He spends all day just talking nonsense.)

Học thuật

adj

1. như bậy
   • nói bậy bạ
     to talk nonsense
   • làm những việc bậy bạ
     to do objectionable things