linh tinh
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Trivial, trifling, miscellaneous: Refers to things that are of little importance, insignificant, or consisting of various small, assorted items. It describes a scattered, unorganized collection of minor matters or objects.
- Random, nonsensical: Used to describe speech, thoughts, or actions that are incoherent, irrelevant, or lacking a clear, serious purpose.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Tôi bận làm mấy việc linh tinh ở nhà. (I'm busy with some trivial chores at home.)
- Đừng mua đồ linh tinh nữa. (Don't buy any more miscellaneous stuff.)
- Nó cứ nói linh tinh mãi. (He just keeps talking nonsense.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is often used in a mildly disapproving or dismissive tone to categorize things as unimportant, distracting, or cluttered.
- It can function informally as a noun in phrases like "đồ linh tinh" (miscellaneous things/trinkets) or "chuyện linh tinh" (trivial matters).
Variants and Related Words
- Lặt vặt (adj): petty, trivial. Often used interchangeably with but can imply even smaller scale.
- Công việc lặt vặt. (Petty tasks.)
Synonyms
- Trivial: of little value or importance.
- Miscellaneous: consisting of various types; mixed.
- Nonsensical: having no meaning; making no sense.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Chuyện linh tinh: trivial matters, idle talk.
- Đừng quan tâm đến mấy chuyện linh tinh đó. (Don't pay attention to those trivial matters.)
- Nói linh tinh: to talk nonsense, to babble.
- Bé mới học nói nên hay nói linh tinh. (The toddler just learned to talk so he often babbles.)