gian dối

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Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Deceitful; Dishonest: Describes a person, action, or statement that is intentionally misleading, untruthful, or designed to trick others.
   • False; Fraudulent: Refers to something that is not genuine or authentic, often created to give a wrong impression.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Lời nói của anh ta hoàn toàn gian dối. (His words were completely deceitful.)
  • Hành động gian dối đó cuối cùng cũng bị phát hiện. (That dishonest action was finally discovered.)
  • Cô ấy không thể chịu đựng được một mối quan hệ gian dối. (She could not tolerate a relationship based on falsehood.)

Advanced Usage

• The adjective "gian dối" is often used to describe a fundamental character trait, implying a habitual lack of integrity.
• It can modify abstract concepts like "nụ cười" (smile) or "lời hứa" (promise) to indicate they are insincere.
  • Anh ấy đáp lại bằng một nụ cười gian dối. (He replied with a deceitful smile.)

Variants and Related Words

• Gian dối (adj): The standard form meaning deceitful.
• Gian trá (adj): A synonym often used in more formal or literary contexts, with a stronger connotation of cunning and treachery.
  • Âm mưu gian trá của hắn đã thất bại. (His treacherous plot failed.)
• Dối trá (adj): Another common synonym for deceitful and false.
  • Hành vi dối trá không thể tha thứ. (Deceitful behavior is unforgivable.)

Synonyms

• Deceitful: Intending to mislead or trick.
• Dishonest: Behaving or prone to behave in an untrustworthy or fraudulent way.
• False: Not according to truth or fact; incorrect.
• Fraudulent: Obtained, done by, or involving deception, especially criminal deception.

Related Idioms

• Gian dối như cáo: (As deceitful as a fox) Used to describe someone who is extremely cunning and untrustworthy.
  • Kẻ đó gian dối như cáo, đừng tin hắn. (That person is as deceitful as a fox; don't trust him.)
• Lòng dạ gian dối: (A deceitful heart/mind) Refers to a person's inherently dishonest nature or intentions.
  • Hắn ta có lòng dạ gian dối, chẳng bao giờ nói thật. (He has a deceitful heart and never tells the truth.)

Học thuật

adj

1. deceitful; false