gớm chửa
Definition
- Interjection:
- An exclamation used to express strong disapproval, disdain, or contempt for someone's actions, words, or behavior. It conveys a sense of shock or disgust mixed with criticism.
- An exclamation used to express strong surprise or astonishment, often with a negative or critical connotation.
Usage Examples
- Interjection:
- Gớm chửa, thằng bé bỏ nhà ra đi. (Good grief, the boy ran away from home.)
- Gớm chửa, sao cô ấy lại nói những lời thô lỗ như vậy? (How awful, how could she say such rude things?)
- Gớm chửa, cái áo này đắt quá! (Good heavens, this shirt is too expensive!)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is often used at the beginning of a sentence to immediately set a tone of strong disapproval or shock before stating the criticized fact.
- It is typically used in informal, spoken Vietnamese to convey a personal, emotional reaction.
Variants and Related Words
- Gớm (interj): An interjection expressing disgust or repulsion, e.g., (Yuck, this is so dirty!)
- Chao ôi / Trời ơi (interj): Interjections expressing surprise or dismay, but less critical than "gớm chửa," e.g., (Oh my god, I forgot!)
Synonyms
- For shame!: Expressing disapproval.
- How awful!: Expressing shock and criticism.
- Good grief!: Expressing dismay or annoyance.
- Disgusting!: Expressing strong revulsion.
Related Idioms
- Gớm chửa, mặt dày!: An exclamation criticizing someone for being shameless or having thick skin.
- Gớm chửa, mặt dày! Dám đến xin tiền nữa. (For shame, how brazen! Daring to come ask for money again.)