bất mục

Hai anh em đã bất mục với nhau từ nhiều năm nay.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Being in discord or disagreement: Specifically describes a state of disharmony, conflict, or estrangement, most commonly used in reference to siblings or family members who are not on good terms.
   • Being at odds: Indicates a relationship characterized by a lack of harmony and mutual understanding.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Hai anh em đã bất mục với nhau từ nhiều năm nay. (The two brothers have been in discord with each other for many years.)
  • Sự bất mục trong gia đình khiến cha mẹ họ rất buồn. (The disharmony within the family makes their parents very sad.)

Advanced Usage

• While classically applied to familial relationships, in modern usage, "bất mục" can sometimes be extended to describe a fundamental and serious disagreement between close associates or partners, implying a deep rift.
  • Sự bất mục giữa hai đối tác đã dẫn đến việc giải thể công ty. (The serious discord between the two partners led to the dissolution of the company.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bất hòa (adj/n): Discord, disagreement. A more general and common synonym for being in conflict.
  • Họ có nhiều bất hòa về quan điểm sống. (They have many disagreements about life views.)

Synonyms

• In discord: In a state of disagreement or conflict.
• Estranged: (Of relatives) No longer close or affectionate; alienated.
• At odds: In conflict or disagreement.

Related Idioms

• Anh em bất mục: A set phrase meaning "siblings in discord."
  • Câu chuyện cổ tích thường kể về những anh em bất mục rồi lại đoàn tụ. (Fairy tales often tell of siblings in discord who later reunite.)