bẻ bai

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bẻ bai

Mẹ không nên bẻ bai cách vẽ của con.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To find fault with: To criticize or point out minor flaws or mistakes in a persistent, often petty or annoying manner.
    • To carp at: To complain or criticize constantly about trivial matters.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:
    • Anh ta luôn bẻ bai công việc của đồng nghiệp. (He always finds fault with his colleague's work.)
    • Đừng bẻ bai món ăn mà người khác đã nấu. (Don't carp at the food someone else has cooked.)
    • Bà ấy có thói quen bẻ bai mọi thứ. (She has a habit of finding fault with everything.)
Advanced Usage
  • The verb "bẻ bai" often implies a negative, nitpicking attitude. It is not used for constructive criticism but for unnecessary, fault-finding criticism.
Variants and Related Words
  • Chê bai (v): to criticize, to disparage. This is a more common synonym with a similar negative connotation.
    • Cô ấy thích chê bai người khác. (She likes to criticize others.)
Synonyms
  • To nitpick: To look for small, unimportant errors or faults.
  • To cavil: To make petty or unnecessary objections.
Related Idioms
  • Bẻ hành bẻ tỏi: To nitpick over every tiny detail (literally: to break apart the scallions and garlic).
    • Sếp hay bẻ hành bẻ tỏi từng lỗi nhỏ. (The boss often nitpicks every small mistake.)
bẻ bai

Mẹ không nên bẻ bai cách vẽ của con.

verb
  1. To find fault with, to carp at

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