dỏm
Definition
- Adjective:
- Fake, counterfeit, or of poor imitation quality: Used to describe something that is not genuine, but a cheap or unconvincing copy. It implies a lack of authenticity and often poor craftsmanship.
- Sham, bogus: Can describe a person, behavior, or thing that is pretending to be something it is not, often with a negative connotation of deceit.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Đồng hồ này là hàng dỏm. (This watch is a fake.)
- Anh ta là một ca sĩ dỏm. (He is a sham singer.)
- Lời xin lỗi dỏm của họ không làm ai hài lòng. (Their bogus apology didn't satisfy anyone.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "dỏm" is often used in informal, colloquial speech and carries a strong sense of disdain or mockery towards the inauthentic subject.
Variants and Related Words
- Hàng dỏm (n): fake goods, counterfeit merchandise.
- Cửa hàng đó bán toàn hàng dỏm. (That shop sells only fake goods.)
Synonyms
- Fake: not genuine.
- Counterfeit: made in imitation to deceive.
- Sham: a false display.
- Bogus: not genuine or true.
Related Idioms
- Làm dỏm: to pretend, to put on an act.
- Đừng làm dỏm nữa, tôi biết sự thật rồi. (Stop pretending, I know the truth now.)