cay cú

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The Vietnamese word "cay cú" is an adjective that describes someone who feels resentful or vengeful, particularly in situations where they have experienced a loss or setback. It often refers to a person who is unable to accept defeat gracefully and may seek to regain what they lost or take revenge.

Usage Instructions:

• "Cay cú" is typically used to describe someone's feelings or behavior after losing, whether in a game, competition, or other situations where there is a clear winner and loser.
• It can be used in both casual conversation and more serious discussions about emotions and reactions to failure.

Example:

• Casual Use: "Khi thua trận, anh ấy rất cay cú." (When he lost the match, he was very vengeful.)
• Contextual Use: "Cá cược không phải là một trò chơi tốt nếu bạn là người cay cú." (Gambling isn't a good game if you are a bad loser.)

Advanced Usage:

In more complex discussions, "cay cú" can be used to describe someone who not only feels vengeful but also acts on those feelings in an attempt to recover from their losses or to retaliate against perceived injustices.

Word Variants:

There are no direct variants of "cay cú," but you can combine it with other words to express related concepts, such as: - "cay cú trong trò chơi" (vengeful in games) - to specify the context of gaming. - "cay cú vì thất bại" (resentful because of failure) - to describe the cause of the feeling.

Different Meanings:

While "cay cú" primarily means vengeful or resentful, it can also imply a broader sense of bitterness or dissatisfaction in various aspects of life, not just games or competitions.

Synonyms:

• "thù oán" (revengeful) - emphasizing the desire for revenge.
• "cay đắng" (bitter) - focusing on the feeling of bitterness rather than the desire for revenge, though they can be related.

Academic

adj

1. Revengeful and bent on recoup one's losses (like a bad loser)
   • con bạc cay cú
     a bad loser gambler
   • càng thua càng cay cú
     the more he lost, the worse loser he became