lệch lạc
Definition
- Adjective:
- Deviant; aberrant: Describes thoughts, ideas, or behaviors that deviate from what is considered correct, normal, or socially acceptable.
- Crooked; askew; not straight: Describes a physical object that is not positioned correctly or is off-center.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Tư tưởng lệch lạc có thể dẫn đến những hành động nguy hiểm. (Deviant thinking can lead to dangerous actions.)
- Bức tranh treo lệch lạc trên tường. (The painting hangs crooked on the wall.)
- Nhận thức lệch lạc về giá trị bản thân là phổ biến. (Aberrant perceptions of self-worth are common.)
Advanced Usage
- Used formally or academically to critique ideologies, perceptions, or moral standards.
- Một phân tích về những quan điểm chính trị lệch lạc. (An analysis of deviant political viewpoints.)
Variants and Related Words
- Lệch (adj): Primarily means "crooked," "uneven," or "off-balance." It is the root of "lệch lạc" and is more commonly used for physical misalignment.
- Cái bàn bị kê lệch. (The table is positioned unevenly.)
Synonyms
- Deviant: Departing from usual or accepted standards.
- Aberrant: Straying from the right, normal, or usual course.
- Crooked: Not straight; bent or twisted.
- Distorted: Having an untrue or misleading appearance.
Related Concepts
- Sai lệch (v/n): To deviate; deviation. Often used for factual or statistical inaccuracies.
- Số liệu bị sai lệch. (The data is inaccurate/deviant.)
- Thiên lệch (adj): Biased; partial; leaning to one side.
- Một bản báo cáo thiên lệch. (A biased report.)