bạc bẽo

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The Vietnamese word "bạc bẽo" is an adjective that means "ungrateful," "thankless," or "unrewarding." It is often used to describe someone who does not appreciate what they have or the efforts of others, or to refer to jobs that do not receive recognition or gratitude for the work done.

Usage Instructions:

• "Bạc bẽo" is typically used to describe people or situations where appreciation is lacking.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful that calling someone "bạc bẽo" can be seen as negative or insulting.

Examples:

1. Con người bạc bẽo: This means "an ungrateful person." You might say this about someone who consistently fails to show gratitude for help or support they receive from others.

2. Không có nghề nào bạc bẽo cả: This translates to "there is no thankless job." This phrase emphasizes that all work has value and deserves appreciation, even if it is not always recognized.

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "bạc bẽo" in more complex sentences to express deeper feelings or observations about gratitude and appreciation in relationships or work environments. For example:
  • "Mặc dù tôi đã giúp anh ấy rất nhiều, nhưng anh ấy vẫn bạc bẽo với tôi." (Although I helped him a lot, he is still ungrateful to me.)

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "bạc bẽo," but you can use the noun form "sự bạc bẽo" which translates to "the ungratefulness" or "the thanklessness" when discussing the concept.

Different Meanings:

• While "bạc bẽo" primarily focuses on the idea of ingratitude, it can also imply a sense of disappointment in how others respond to kindness or effort.

Synonyms:

• Vô ơn: This also means "ungrateful" or "thankless."
• Không biết ơn: This translates to "not knowing gratitude" and conveys a similar meaning.

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adj

1. Ungrateful, thankless, unrewarding
   • con người bạc bẽo
     an ungrateful person
   • không có nghề nào bạc bẽo cả
     there is no thankless job