du đãng
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Definition
- Noun:
- Vagrant; loafer; delinquent: A person, typically a young male, who leads an idle, wandering life, often engaging in mischief, petty crime, or disruptive behavior instead of working or studying. The term carries a strong negative connotation of social irresponsibility and moral dissolution.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cảnh sát đã bắt giữ một nhóm du đãng. (The police arrested a group of delinquents.)
- Hắn ta sống cuộc đời của một tên du đãng. (He lives the life of a vagrant.)
- Khu phố này từng có tiếng là nhiều du đãng. (This neighborhood was once known for having many loafers.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "du đãng" is often used in historical or sociological contexts to describe a subculture of urban youth, particularly in mid-20th century Vietnam, characterized by rebellious style, idleness, and gang-like behavior.
- Phong cách ăn mặc của giới du đãng Sài Gòn xưa. (The dressing style of the old Saigon delinquents.)
Variants and Related Words
Du côn (n): Ruffian; hooligan. This term is stronger and implies more violent, thuggish behavior.
- Bọn du côn luôn gây rối trật tự. (The ruffians always disturb the peace.)
Lưu manh (n): Rogue; scoundrel. Refers to a deceitful, cunning person, often involved in scams.
- Tên lưu manh đó đã lừa đảo nhiều người. (That scoundrel has swindled many people.)
Synonyms
- Vagrant: A person without a settled home or regular work.
- Delinquent: A young person who commits minor crimes.
- Hooligan: A violent young troublemaker.
- Wastrel: A wasteful or good-for-nothing person.
Related Idioms
Ăn chơi du đãng: To lead a dissolute, pleasure-seeking life of idleness.
- Cậu ấy bỏ học để ăn chơi du đãng. (He dropped out of school to lead a dissolute life.)
Đầu đường xó chợ: (Literally: street corner, market alley) Describes the wandering, rootless existence typical of a vagrant.
- Sống cảnh đầu đường xó chợ như kẻ du đãng. (To live a rootless life on the streets like a vagrant.)