bấu véo

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bấu véo

Anh ta có thói quen bấu véo đồ dùng văn phòng mang về nhà.

Definition

Verb: - To take small amounts of something, often repeatedly and in a sneaky or dishonest way, especially from a shared or public resource. It implies a gradual, pilfering action. - (Figurative) To exploit or take unfair advantage bit by bit.

Usage

The verb "bấu véo" describes the action of surreptitiously taking small portions, typically over time. It carries a negative connotation of petty theft or misuse, often from a collective source. It is used in both literal and figurative contexts.

Examples
  • Literal:
    • Mấy đứa trẻ hay bấu véo mấy trái ổi trong vườn nhà hàng xóm. (The children often snitch a few guavas from the neighbor's garden.)
    • Anh ta bị phát hiện bấu véo tiền từ quỹ chung của công ty. (He was caught pilfering money from the company's common fund.)
  • Figurative:
    • Không nên bấu véo thời gian của người khác cho những việc không quan trọng. (One shouldn't nibble away at someone else's time for unimportant matters.)
Advanced Usage
  • "bấu véo của công": This is a common collocation meaning "to embezzle public property" or "to pilfer state assets." It highlights the act of stealing from public resources.
    • Hành vi bấu véo của công là vi phạm pháp luật. (The act of embezzling public property is against the law.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Bấu (verb): To pinch or nip (often with fingers). It is the root action in "bấu véo."
  • Véo (verb): To pinch or tweak (sharply). It combines with "bấu" to emphasize the sneaky, pinching-off action.
  • Xén (verb): To cut off a small part; to skim off. Similar in meaning but can be more direct.
  • Thụt két (verb, slang): To skim money; to embezzle. A stronger, more specific term for financial theft.
Synonyms
  • Ăn bớt: To take a cut; to skim off.
  • Ăn cắp vặt: To commit petty theft.
  • Vặt: To pluck off; often used for plants but can be figurative.
Related Idioms/Phrases
  • "Bòn rút": To gradually drain or exhaust (resources). This is stronger and implies a more systematic draining than "bấu véo."
    • Bọn tham nhũng bòn rút tài sản quốc gia. (The corrupt officials siphoned off national assets.)
  • "Xâu xé": To tear apart piece by piece; to exploit ruthlessly. Much more aggressive and destructive than "bấu véo."
bấu véo

Anh ta có thói quen bấu véo đồ dùng văn phòng mang về nhà.

verb
  1. To nip off little by little (in a brazen way)