bi quan

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The Vietnamese word "bi quan" is an adjective that means "pessimistic." It describes a negative attitude or outlook, often where someone expects the worst possible outcome in situations or has a generally gloomy view of life.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "bi quan" to describe a person's attitude, feelings, or how they view situations.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Examples:

1. Thái độ bi quan - "a pessimistic attitude."

   • Example: "Cô ấy có một thái độ bi quan về tương lai." (She has a pessimistic attitude about the future.)

2. Nhìn đời bằng cặp mắt bi quan - "to have a pessimistic view of life."

   • Example: "Anh ta nhìn đời bằng cặp mắt bi quan." (He views life with a pessimistic eye.)

3. Tình hình rất bi quan - "the situation was pessimistic."

   • Example: "Tình hình kinh tế hiện tại rất bi quan." (The current economic situation is very pessimistic.)

4. Chủ nghĩa bi quan - "pessimism."

   • Example: "Chủ nghĩa bi quan không giúp ích gì cho chúng ta." (Pessimism does not help us at all.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "bi quan" can be used in discussions about philosophy, psychology, or literature, where it may describe a character's outlook or a thematic element.

Word Variants:

• Bi quan hóa (to become pessimistic) - Example: "Cô ấy đang bi quan hóa mọi thứ." (She is becoming pessimistic about everything.)
• Bi quan về (pessimistic about) - Example: "Chúng ta không nên bi quan về tương lai." (We should not be pessimistic about the future.)

Different Meanings:

While "bi quan" primarily means "pessimistic," it can be used in various contexts to refer to a sense of hopelessness or despair in different aspects of life.

Synonyms:

• Thụ động (passive) - can imply a lack of hope or motivation.
• Chán nản (discouraged) - more emotional but can convey a similar sense of negativity.
• Nản lòng (disheartened) - feeling a loss of confidence or enthusiasm.

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adj

1. pessimistic
   • thái độ bi quan
     a pessimistic attitude
   • nhìn đời bằng cặp mắt bi quan
     to have a pessimistic view of life, to view life with a pessimistic eye
   • tình hình rất bi quan
     the situation was pessimistic, the situation was critical
   • chủ nghĩa bi quan
     pessimism