cả nể

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The Vietnamese word "cả nể" is an adjective used to describe someone who is overly compliant or willing to please others. It conveys a sense of being agreeable or eager to accommodate others' wishes, sometimes to the point of being too accommodating or lacking assertiveness.

Usage Instructions:

• "Cả nể" is often used to describe people who have a tendency to avoid conflict and go out of their way to make others happy, sometimes at their own expense.
• It can be used in both positive and negative contexts, depending on the situation.

Example:

• Positive Context: "Cô ấy luôn cả nể những người xung quanh, nên mọi người rất thích chơi với cô ấy." (She is always compliant with those around her, so everyone likes to hang out with her.)

• Negative Context: "Anh ấy quá cả nể, không bao giờ dám nói không với bạn bè." (He is too compliant and never dares to say no to his friends.)

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, "cả nể" can reflect an individual’s character trait that may lead to challenges in personal or professional relationships. For example, someone who is "cả nể" may struggle with setting boundaries or asserting their own needs.

Word Variants:

While "cả nể" is commonly used in conversational Vietnamese, you might also encounter related phrases or synonyms that convey similar meanings, such as: - "dễ dãi" - easy-going or lenient - "nhường nhịn" - accommodating or yielding

Different Meanings:

In some contexts, "cả nể" could be interpreted simply as being nice or friendly, but it often implies a deeper level of compliance that may not always be healthy.

Synonyms:

• "chiều lòng" - to please or indulge (someone)
• "vui lòng" - to satisfy or please

Academic

1. Complaisant, compliant