cá biệt
Definition
- Adjective:
- Particular; isolated; exceptional: Refers to something that is separate, individual, or distinct from the general or common case. It describes a phenomenon, instance, or characteristic that is unique, singular, or not typical.
- Uncommon; not widespread: Describes something that occurs rarely or is an exception to the rule, and is therefore not representative of a broader pattern.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Đây là một hiện tượng cá biệt. (This is a particular / isolated phenomenon.)
- Đó chỉ là một trường hợp cá biệt. (That is just an exceptional / isolated case.)
- Cậu ấy là một học sinh cá biệt. (He is a student with unique challenges / an exceptional student [often implying atypical behavior].)
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a neutral or slightly negative connotation when describing a deviation from a norm, such as in administrative or educational contexts (e.g., a is often a student with behavioral issues distinct from the class).
- It can be used to emphasize the singularity of an event, absolving it from being considered a precedent.
Variants and Related Words
- Riêng biệt (adj): separate, distinct. Focuses more on physical or conceptual separation rather than exceptionality.
- Hãy để những vấn đề này riêng biệt ra. (Keep these issues separate.)
Synonyms
- Particular: Belonging to or associated with a specific individual or instance.
- Exceptional: Unusual; not typical.
- Singular: Remarkable; unusual.
- Isolated: Occurring alone or as a single instance.
Related Idioms
- While "cá biệt" itself is not commonly part of idioms, it is frequently used in set phrases like (exceptional case) or (particular issue).
adj
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Particular
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hiện tượng cá biệta particular phenomenon
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