Definition

Noun: - Manner, way, style (with a negative connotation): Refers to a particular way of doing or behaving, often implying that the manner is improper, deceitful, or of low character. It suggests a mode of action that is cunning, underhanded, or associated with trickery.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Hắn ta có lối lăng rất đáng ngờ. (He has a very suspicious manner.)
  • Đừng học cái lối lăng đó của nó. (Don't copy that underhanded way of his.)
  • Cô ấy không thích lối lăng nịnh bợ. (She doesn't like the manner of flattery.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "lối lăng" is often used in a disapproving or critical context to describe behavior considered dishonest, sly, or characteristic of a rogue or trickster. It is not a neutral term for "method."

Variants and Related Words

• Lối (n): Way, style, path. A more neutral term for manner or style.

  • lối sống (lifestyle), lối suy nghĩ (way of thinking).

• Lăng nhăng (adj): Messy, promiscuous, frivolous. While related in sound and sometimes in connotation of impropriety, it is a distinct adjective.

Synonyms

• Underhanded manner: A secret or dishonest way of acting.
• Deceitful way: A method involving deception.
• Roguish style: A manner typical of a dishonest person.

Related Idioms

• Lối lăng lừa đảo: Deceptive/fraudulent manner.
  • Bọn buôn bán đó nổi tiếng với lối lăng lừa đảo. (Those traders are famous for their fraudulent manner.)