bội phản
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Definition
- Verb:
- To betray: To be disloyal or unfaithful to someone, especially after having gained their trust. It involves breaking a commitment, promise, or allegiance.
- To revolt / To rebel: To turn against and actively oppose a leader, group, or cause to which one was formerly loyal.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Hắn đã bội phản lời thề của mình. (He betrayed his oath.)
- Những kẻ bội phản âm mưu lật đổ chính phủ. (The rebels plotted to overthrow the government.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "bội phản" is often used in formal or literary contexts, particularly concerning serious acts of treachery in political, military, or profound personal relationships.
Variants and Related Words
- Phản bội (v): This is the more common and frequently used synonym for "to betray."
- Cô ấy cảm thấy bị phản bội. (She felt betrayed.)
Synonyms
- Betray: To be disloyal to someone's trust.
- Double-cross: To deceive someone who trusts you, especially in a secret plan.
- Rebel: To resist or fight against authority or control.
Related Idioms
- Ăn cháo đá bát: (Literally: To eat the porridge and kick the bowl) To bite the hand that feeds you; to be ungrateful and betray someone who has helped you.
- Hành động của hắn chính là ăn cháo đá bát. (His actions are a true betrayal of kindness.)
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