làm bậy
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Definition
- Verb:
- To do silly things: To act in a foolish, thoughtless, or improper manner, often resulting in minor trouble or annoyance.
- To do wrong/bad things: To engage in improper, naughty, or morally incorrect behavior.
Usage
- The verb làm bậy is used to describe actions that are considered foolish, naughty, or wrong. It often implies a lack of good judgment or proper conduct.
- It is commonly used when scolding or warning someone, especially children, about their behavior.
- It can refer to a range of actions from simple silliness to more serious misbehavior, depending on context.
Examples
- (Don't do silly/wrong things!)
- (The kids are doing silly things in the living room again.)
- (He got punished for doing something wrong at school.)
Advanced Usage
- "làm bậy làm càn": To act recklessly and foolishly, often causing trouble.
- Nó cứ làm bậy làm càn mà không nghĩ đến hậu quả. (He just acts recklessly without thinking of the consequences.)
Variants and Related Words
- Bậy bạ (adj): Indecent, improper, foul (often referring to speech or writing).
- Ngôn ngữ bậy bạ (Foul language)
- Bậy (adj/adv): Wrong, incorrect, improperly.
- Làm bậy (To do wrong)
- Nói bậy (To talk improperly/to swear)
Synonyms
- Nghịch ngợm: To be mischievous, to play pranks (often less serious than làm bậy).
- Hư: To be spoiled, naughty (describing a person's character).
- Phá phách: To vandalize, to wreck things (often with more destructive intent).
Related Idioms/Phrases
- Ăn nói bậy bạ: To speak indecently or use foul language.
- Con không được ăn nói bậy bạ với người lớn. (You must not speak indecently to adults.)