bảnh chọe

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The Vietnamese word "bảnh chọe" is an adjective that describes someone or something that is haughty, showy, or ostentatious. It often implies a sense of arrogance or a desire to show off, particularly in a way that draws attention to oneself.

Usage Instructions

• "Bảnh chọe" can be used to describe a person's behavior, style, or demeanor.
• It often has a negative connotation, suggesting that the person is overly proud or pretentious.

Examples

1. Ngồi bảnh chọe: This phrase means "to sit with a haughty air." It suggests that someone is sitting in a way that shows off their confidence or superiority.
2. Cô ấy mặc một chiếc váy bảnh chọe: "She wears a showy dress." This indicates that the dress is attention-grabbing and perhaps a bit too extravagant.

Advanced Usage

• In more complex sentences, you might say: "Anh ta luôn có những hành động bảnh chọe khi ở trước mặt người khác." This translates to "He always acts haughtily in front of others." Here, "bảnh chọe" describes the person's overall behavior, not just a physical posture.

Word Variants

• The phrase can also be used in different forms, such as:
  • Bảnh chọe hóa: "To become haughty/showy."
  • Bảnh chọe hóa trang: "To dress ostentatiously."

Different Meanings

While the primary meaning is linked to being haughty or showy, in some contexts, "bảnh chọe" can also refer to someone who is well-dressed or stylish, but still carries an air of arrogance. This duality can depend on context and tone.

Synonyms

• Kiêu ngạo: Arrogant
• Làm ra vẻ: Pretentious
• Phô trương: Showy

Academic

adj

1. Haughty
   • ngồi bảnh chọe
     to sit with a haughty air