bì sì
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Adjective: - Taciturn, of few words: Describes a person who is habitually reserved, uncommunicative, and speaks very little. It often carries a nuance of being sullen, gloomy, or morose, not just quietly thoughtful.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ta là người bì sì, cả ngày chẳng nói nửa lời. (He is a taciturn person, not saying a word all day.)
- Tính tình bì sì khiến anh ấy khó kết bạn. (His morose and uncommunicative nature makes it hard for him to make friends.)
- Đừng có bì sì thế, mở lời ra nói chuyện với mọi người đi. (Don't be so sullen and silent, open up and talk to people.)
Advanced Usage Notes
- The word "bì sì" is primarily used in spoken Vietnamese and carries a slightly negative or critical connotation. It describes not just quietness, but a kind of withdrawn, unresponsive, or gloomy silence. It is stronger and more pejorative than neutral words like (introverted/calm) or (quiet).
- It is often used to express frustration or criticism towards someone who refuses to engage in conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Lầm lì (adj): Taciturn, sullen, grim. This is a very close synonym, also implying a gloomy, uncommunicative demeanor.
- Ít nói (adj): Quiet, of few words. This is a more neutral term without the negative connotation of gloominess.
- Trầm mặc (adj): Reticent, quiet and thoughtful. This often has a more positive or neutral, thoughtful connotation.
Synonyms
- Taciturn: Reserved in speech.
- Uncommunicative: Unwilling to talk or impart information.
- Morose: Sullen and ill-tempered.
- Sullen: Bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy.
Related Idioms or Phrases
- While "bì sì" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, its meaning is central to describing a character trait. A common descriptive phrase is:
- Mặt mày bì sì: To have a sullen/sulky face.
- Sao cứ mặt mày bì sì thế? Có chuyện gì à? (Why do you have such a sullen face? Is something wrong?)