làm xằng
Definitions
- Verb:
- To do something wrong, to misbehave: "làm xằng" means to act inappropriately, to do something foolish or morally wrong.
- To act recklessly or improperly: It describes behavior that is not correct, often with a sense of mischief or minor transgression.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Đừng có làm xằng ở trường. (Don't misbehave at school.)
- Nó lại làm xằng nữa rồi. (He's up to no good again.)
Advanced Usage
- "làm xằng làm bậy": This is a common, emphatic reduplicative phrase meaning to act foolishly or improperly, often with a stronger connotation of misbehavior.
- Bọn trẻ không được làm xằng làm bậy. (The children must not fool around/act improperly.)
Variants and Related Words
- Làm bậy (verb): To do wrong, to misbehave. This is a direct synonym and is often used interchangeably or in the compound phrase "làm xằng làm bậy."
- Nghịch ngợm (verb): To be mischievous, to play pranks. This focuses more on playful mischief rather than serious wrongdoing.
- Hư (adjective): Spoiled, naughty (often used for children).
Synonyms
- Misbehave: To behave badly.
- Act up: To behave in a troublesome or disobedient way.
- Fool around: To act in a silly or irresponsible way.
Related Phrases
- Chơi xằng (verb phrase): To engage in improper play or activities; to fool around in a bad way.
- Nó chỉ biết chơi xằng chơi bậy. (He only knows how to fool around and get into trouble.)
Related Idioms
- Ăn xằng ở bậy: This idiom means to live recklessly or immorally, often referring to a dissolute lifestyle involving improper eating and living habits.
- Cảnh sát bắt được một nhóm thanh niên ăn xằng ở bậy. (The police caught a group of young people living recklessly.)