mớp
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Sly, cunning, crafty: Describes a person who is deceitful, tricky, or operates in a secretive, underhanded manner.
- Sneaky, underhanded: Refers to behavior that is dishonest, not straightforward, or intended to deceive.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Thằng bé đó trông thật mớp. (That boy looks really sly/crafty.)
- Đừng có tin hắn, hắn mớp lắm. (Don't trust him, he's very sneaky.)
- Nó dùng thủ đoạn mớp để giành lợi thế. (He used underhanded tactics to gain an advantage.)
Advanced Usage
- "mớp mồm": This is a compound phrase meaning to talk in a sly, flattering, or deceitful way to gain favor or trick someone.
- Nó chỉ biết mớp mồm để lấy lòng sếp. (He only knows how to use sly/flattering talk to curry favor with the boss.)
Variants and Related Words
- Mắc mớp (adj): This is the more standard or full form of the word, carrying the same meaning of being sly, cunning, or deceitful. "Mớp" is often considered a shortened, colloquial, or regional variant.
- Tính nó mắc mớp, ai cũng ngại. (He has a cunning nature, everyone is wary.)
Synonyms
- Xảo quyệt: cunning, crafty.
- Gian xảo: deceitful, fraudulent.
- Láu cá: sly, shrewd (often with a connotation of street-smarts).
Related Idioms
- Khôn vặt, mớp vặt: This idiom criticizes a petty, cunning cleverness used for small, selfish gains rather than true wisdom.
- Hắn ta chẳng làm được việc lớn, chỉ giỏi khôn vặt mớp vặt. (He can't accomplish big things, he's only good at petty, cunning tricks.)
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