mán xá

Anh ta có vẻ mán xá khi đứng nhìn chiếc đồng hồ hỏng.

Definition

1. Adjective (Archaic):
   • Foolish, simple-minded, naive: Describes a person who lacks intelligence, judgment, or sophistication; someone easily deceived or showing a foolish appearance.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ta trông thật mán xá. (He looks truly foolish.)
  • Đừng có vẻ mán xá như vậy. (Don't have such a simple-minded air.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is marked as archaic () and is rarely used in modern Vietnamese. It may be encountered in older literary texts or used for stylistic, period-specific effect.

Variants and Related Words

• Ngu ngốc (adj): stupid, foolish (modern, common synonym).
• Khờ dại (adj): silly, simple.

Synonyms

• Foolish
• Simple-minded
• Naive
• Dull-witted

Notes on Usage

• The provided reference specifically links "mán xá" to the French word "niais," meaning foolish, simple, or credulous.
• The phrase translates to or