Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Reckless; Rash: Acting without thinking about danger or potential negative consequences. It implies a lack of caution.
   • Daring; Venturesome: Willing to take bold risks, often with a connotation of being overly bold or foolhardy.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ta đưa ra quyết định liều lĩnh mà không cân nhắc hậu quả. (He made a reckless decision without considering the consequences.)
  • Hành động liều lĩnh của tay đua trẻ đã gây ra tai nạn. (The young racer's reckless action caused an accident.)
  • Cô ấy có tinh thần liều lĩnh, sẵn sàng thử những điều mới mẻ. (She has a venturesome spirit, willing to try new things.)

Advanced Usage

• Often used to criticize or warn against actions taken with undue risk. It can sometimes be used with a slightly admiring tone for boldness, but the primary meaning is negative, emphasizing imprudence.

Variants and Related Words

• Liều (adj/verb): Can mean "to take a risk" or "a dose." When used similarly to "liều lĩnh," it means to act recklessly.
  • Đừng có liều! (Don't be reckless!)
• Liều mạng (verb phrase): To act with extreme recklessness, risking one's life.
  • Anh ấy liều mạng lao vào đám cháy. (He recklessly risked his life rushing into the fire.)

Synonyms

• Reckless: Marked by lack of proper caution.
• Rash: Acting too hastily or without due consideration.
• Foolhardy: Unwisely bold or venturesome.
• Temerarious (formal): Recklessly daring.

Antonyms

• Cautious: Careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
• Prudent: Acting with or showing care for the future.
• Circumspect: Wary and unwilling to take risks.

Related Idioms

• Liều như mình không có mạng: As reckless as if one had no life; to act with utter disregard for one's own safety.
  • Lái xe như vậy là liều như mình không có mạng. (Driving like that is recklessly acting as if you have no life.)

adj

1. venturesome; daring; reckless