Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Rude; coarse; rough: Describes a person's manner, speech, or behavior as abrupt, lacking in politeness, refinement, or consideration for others' feelings. It implies a harsh and ungracious quality.
   • Brusque; curt: Specifically refers to speech or replies that are noticeably short and blunt, often in a way that seems impolite or dismissive.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ta có tính cách rất cộc cằn. (He has a very rude/coarse personality.)
  • Đừng trả lời cộc cằn với người lớn như vậy. (Don't answer your elders so curtly.)
  • Giọng nói của ông chủ nghe thật cộc cằn. (The boss's voice sounded very rough.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "cộc cằn" often carries a stronger negative connotation than simply being direct. It suggests an inherent or habitual lack of gentleness and social grace.
• It can describe not just people, but also the qualities of things metaphorically, such as a rough style of communication or an abrasive tone.

Variants and Related Words

• Cục cằn (adj): A variant form with the same meaning: rude, ill-tempered.
  • Con người cục cằn ấy khó mà hòa đồng. (That ill-tempered person is hard to get along with.)

Synonyms

• Rude: Showing a lack of manners or respect.
• Coarse: Lacking refinement, rough in manner.
• Brusque: Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.
• Curt: Rudely brief in speech or action.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Tính tình cộc cằn: A coarse/rude disposition.
  • Vì tính tình cộc cằn, anh ấy ít có bạn. (Because of his coarse disposition, he has few friends.)
• Lời nói cộc cằn: Rough/curt words.
  • Những lời nói cộc cằn của anh làm tổn thương cô ấy. (His rough words hurt her.)

adj

1. Rude; coarse; rough
   • lời nói cộc cằn
     Rough words