dơ dáng
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Definition
Adjective: - Shameless; disgraceful: Describes a person's behavior or appearance that is brazen, lacking shame, or considered improper and offensive to decency. It implies a disregard for social norms and a loss of dignity.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ta thật là dơ dáng khi cứ bám theo cô ấy mặc dù đã bị từ chối. (He is truly shameless for persistently following her even after being rejected.)
- Hành động ăn xin của một người khỏe mạnh bị xem là dơ dáng. (The act of begging by a healthy person is considered disgraceful.)
- Cái kiểu ăn mặc ấy trông thật dơ dáng. (That style of dressing looks utterly disgraceful.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to intensify criticism: Often used in proverbs, folk poetry, or strong reprimands to emphasize the contemptible nature of an action or character.
- "Vàng đeo, bạc quấn cũng dơ dáng đời." (Even adorned with gold and silver, one can still be disgraceful in life.) – A proverb highlighting that external wealth cannot hide a shameful character.
Variants and Related Words
- Dơ (adj): Dirty, filthy. Can be used literally for physical dirt or metaphorically for immoral acts.
- Dơ dáy (adj): Dirty, grimy. More commonly used for physical filth.
- Trơ trẽn (adj): Brazen-faced, shameless. A close synonym often used interchangeably with .
Synonyms
- Vô liêm sỉ: Without shame, unprincipled.
- Mất mặt: To lose face; disgraced.
- Đáng khinh: Despicable, contemptible.
Related Idioms
- Dơ dáng dơ danh: To bring shame upon both one's appearance and reputation. Emphasizes a comprehensive loss of honor.
- Hành động phản bội khiến hắn dơ dáng dơ danh. (The act of betrayal made him utterly disgraced in both appearance and name.)