chó chết
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Definition
- Noun:
- A despicable person; a scoundrel: "chó chết" is used as a strong insult to refer to a person considered vile, contemptible, or worthless.
- Trivial, worthless news or information: "chó chết" can also refer to news, information, or matters that are considered insignificant, trivial, or not worth mentioning.
Usage Examples
Noun (referring to a person):
- Đừng nhắc đến thằng chó chết ấy nữa. (Don't mention that damned/scoundrel guy anymore.)
- Đồ chó chết! Hắn đã lừa tôi. (You damned bastard! He cheated me.)
Noun (referring to trivial matters):
- Quên cái tin chó chết ấy đi, nó chẳng quan trọng đâu. (Forget that worthless piece of news; it's not important.)
- Anh ấy cứ nói mãi về mấy chuyện chó chết. (He keeps talking about those trivial/insignificant matters.)
Advanced Usage
- Used as an expletive/interjection: Often used alone or in a phrase to express extreme anger, contempt, or frustration towards a person or situation.
- Chó chết! Tôi lại quên chìa khóa. (Damn it! I forgot my keys again.)
- Ôi, chó chết thật! (Oh, for heaven's sake!/Damn it all!)
Variants and Related Words
- Đồ chó chết: A common, stronger form of the insult, literally "you damned creature." It functions as a noun phrase.
- Đồ chó chết, mày dám làm thế à? (You bastard, how dare you do that?)
Synonyms
- Đồ khốn nạn: Wretched person; scoundrel.
- Đồ đáng khinh: Despicable person.
- Chuyện vặt vãnh: Trivial matter.
Notes on Usage
- Register: This term is highly informal and vulgar. It is a strong curse word and should be used with extreme caution, only in very casual settings among close friends or to express intense emotion. It is offensive and disrespectful.
- Context: The meaning depends entirely on context. When directed at a person, it is a grave insult. When referring to information or events, it denotes insignificance.
- Damned (tiếng rủa)