chấp nhất
Definition
- Verb:
- To be a stickler for; to be particular about; to be uncompromising about: To insist rigidly on one's own opinions, standards, or ways of doing things, often refusing to consider alternatives or show flexibility. It implies a degree of stubbornness or exclusivity in one's views.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Anh ta rất chấp nhất về nguyên tắc làm việc. (He is very uncompromising about work principles.)
- Đừng chấp nhất những chuyện nhỏ nhặt như vậy. (Don't be such a stickler for such trivial matters.)
- Bà ấy chấp nhất trong ý kiến của mình, không chịu nghe ai. (She is exclusive in her opinions and refuses to listen to anyone.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a slightly negative connotation, criticizing someone for being overly rigid, petty, or difficult to work with due to their inflexibility.
Variants and Related Words
- Chấp (v): To accept, to bear (a grudge), or to concede (in a game). While related, "chấp" alone is broader and less specific than "chấp nhất."
- Tôi không chấp nhận lời xin lỗi của anh ta. (I do not accept his apology.)
- Cố chấp (v): To be obstinate; to be stubbornly attached to an opinion. This is a stronger synonym emphasizing stubbornness.
- Tính cố chấp của ông ấy gây ra nhiều vấn đề. (His obstinacy causes many problems.)
Synonyms
- To be uncompromising: Not willing to make concessions.
- To be inflexible: Not willing to change or adapt.
- To be particular: Insisting on specific requirements.
- To be rigid: Unable to bend or be changed.
Related Idioms
- Chấp nhất chấp nhặt: To be overly fussy and particular about minor details. This reduplicative phrase intensifies the meaning.
- Công việc không thể tiến triển vì anh ấy cứ chấp nhất chấp nhặt. (The work cannot progress because he keeps being fussy about every little detail.)
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