chăng khứng
Definition
- Adjective:
- Unwilling / reluctant: Describes a person's stubborn refusal to agree to something, to comply, or to accept a situation. It implies a defiant or obstinate attitude.
- Disobedient / recalcitrant: Often used to describe a child or subordinate who refuses to obey or follow instructions.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Đứa bé chăng khứng không chịu ăn. (The child was unwilling and refused to eat.)
- Nó chăng khứng nghe lời khuyên của ai cả. (He is recalcitrant and doesn't listen to anyone's advice.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "chăng khứng" is often used in informal, conversational contexts to describe a negative, stubborn attitude. It is more emphatic than simply saying "không chịu" (to refuse).
Variants and Related Words
- Không chịu (v): to refuse, to not accept.
- Nó không chịu làm bài tập. (He refuses to do his homework.)
Synonyms
- Unwilling: not ready or eager to do something.
- Reluctant: hesitant or unwilling.
- Recalcitrant: having an obstinately uncooperative attitude.
- Disobedient: refusing to obey rules or someone in authority.
Related Idioms
- Cứng đầu cứng cổ: (literally: hard-headed, stiff-necked) means to be extremely stubborn and obstinate.
- Đừng có cứng đầu cứng cổ như thế! (Don't be so stubborn!)