chầm chập

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The Vietnamese word "chầm chập" is an adverb that conveys the idea of being biased or showing favoritism, especially in a way that clouds judgment. It often refers to a situation where someone is excessively lenient or protective towards someone else, such as one's children, which can lead to negative consequences in their education or development.

Meaning

• Chầm chập: Showing partiality or favoritism, particularly in a way that is not fair or just.

Usage Instructions

You would use "chầm chập" in contexts where someone is being overly protective or biased, particularly in parenting or mentoring situations. It's often used to describe a situation where someone is unable to provide proper guidance or discipline because they are too focused on defending or coddling the person they favor.

Example Sentence

• Bênh con chầm chập thì giáo dục sao được con. (If one takes one's children's side with utter partiality, one cannot educate them properly.)

Advanced Usage

In more advanced contexts, "chầm chập" can also relate to professional settings, where a manager might show favoritism towards certain employees, leading to a lack of fairness in promotions or evaluations.

Word Variants

While "chầm chập" is used to describe favoritism, you might encounter phrases like: - Bênh vực: To defend or support someone, often implying partiality. - Thiên vị: To be biased or to favor one side.

Different Meanings

"Chầm chập" specifically focuses on the negative aspects of favoritism. It does not have positive connotations. Other similar terms might refer to general support or encouragement without the bias.

Synonyms

• Thiên lệch: Biased
• Ưu ái: Preferential treatment
• Bênh vực: To stand up for someone (though it may not always imply bias).

Academic

adv

1. With utter partiality
   • bênh con chầm chập thì giáo dục sao được con
     if one takes one's children's side with utter partiality, one cannot educate them properly