lối lăng
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.)