gai ngạnh

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The Vietnamese word "gai ngạnh" refers to someone who is obstinate and quarrelsome. It describes a person who tends to be stubborn, difficult to deal with, and often gets into arguments or conflicts with others.

Basic Explanation:

• Obstinate: This means that the person is very set in their ways and refuses to change their mind, even when presented with new information or reasons.
• Quarrelsome: This means that the person tends to argue or fight often, whether verbally or in other ways.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "gai ngạnh" to describe someone in various contexts, such as family, friends, or even in a professional setting, when their stubbornness or tendency to argue stands out.

Example:

• "Anh ấy rất gai ngạnh, không bao giờ thừa nhận sai lầm của mình." (He is very obstinate; he never admits his mistakes.)

Advanced Usage:

In more complex sentences, "gai ngạnh" can be used to describe situations where someone’s stubbornness leads to conflicts: - "Cô ấy luôn luôn gai ngạnh trong các cuộc họp, khiến mọi người khó chịu."
(She is always quarrelsome in meetings, making everyone uncomfortable.)

Word Variants:

• Gai: This part of the word means "thorn," and it can suggest prickliness or difficulty.
• Ngạnh: This relates to being stiff or rigid, reinforcing the idea of stubbornness.

Different Meanings:

While "gai ngạnh" primarily describes a person's personality, it can also be used in a more metaphorical sense to describe situations or discussions that become tense or argumentative.

Academic

1. Obstinate and quarrelsome