bất hảo

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The Vietnamese word "bất hảo" is an adjective that means "bad" or "not good." It can describe a person, situation, or thing that is considered undesirable or of poor quality.

Basic Meaning:

• Bất hảo: bad, of poor quality, undesirable.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "bất hảo" to describe people, behavior, or things that are negative or harmful.
• It is often used in a more serious context to indicate a moral failing or a significant issue.

Examples:

1. Người bất hảo: a bad person (someone with bad character or intentions).

   • Example: "Anh ta là một người bất hảo." (He is a bad person.)

2. Hành động bất hảo: bad action (an action that is unethical or harmful).

   • Example: "Hành động bất hảo của cô ấy đã gây ra nhiều vấn đề." (Her bad actions caused many problems.)

Advanced Usage:

• Phần tử bất hảo: This phrase translates to "bad egg," referring to a person who is not trustworthy or has a bad influence on others.
  • Example: "Trong nhóm có một phần tử bất hảo." (There is a bad egg in the group.)

Word Variants:

• There aren't many direct variants of "bất hảo," but you can combine it with other words to specify what kind of bad quality you are referring to, such as:
  • Bất hảo về đạo đức: morally bad (indicating a lack of ethics).

Different Meanings:

• While "bất hảo" primarily means "bad," it can also imply being faulty or defective in terms of quality or performance. For example, a product that does not work well can be described as "bất hảo."

Synonyms:

• Xấu: bad (more general usage).
• Tồi: poor or bad (can refer to quality or performance).
• Kém: inferior or substandard.

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adj

1. Bad
   • phần tử bất hảo
     a bad egg