nói bừa
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Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To speak thoughtlessly or recklessly: To say things without careful consideration, evidence, or basis, often resulting in incorrect or nonsensical statements.
- To talk nonsense / to talk through one's hat: To make claims or statements that are unfounded, irrational, or foolish.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Đừng có nói bừa khi không biết sự thật. (Don't speak thoughtlessly when you don't know the truth.)
- Anh ta chỉ đang nói bừa vì không có bằng chứng. (He's just talking nonsense because he has no evidence.)
- Nói bừa như vậy có thể gây hiểu lầm nghiêm trọng. (Speaking recklessly like that can cause serious misunderstandings.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase often implies a disregard for truth or accuracy. It can describe both casual, irresponsible remarks and deliberate attempts to mislead by fabricating information.
- It carries a negative connotation, criticizing the speaker for being irresponsible or ignorant.
Variants and Related Words
- Nói liều (verb phrase): To say something rashly or daringly, often without thinking of consequences.
- Cô ấy nói liều mà không sợ hậu quả. (She spoke rashly without fear of the consequences.)
- Nói hươu nói vượn (idiomatic expression): To talk nonsense, to ramble incoherently.
- Bài phát biểu của anh ấy toàn nói hươu nói vượn. (His speech was full of nonsense.)
Synonyms
- To talk nonsense: To speak in a foolish or senseless way.
- To shoot one's mouth off: To talk indiscreetly or recklessly.
- To make unfounded remarks: To state something without a basis in fact.
Related Idioms
- Nói bừa nói bãi: An intensified form emphasizing continuous, habitual, or even more irresponsible thoughtless talking.
- Suốt ngày nói bừa nói bãi, chẳng ai tin anh ta nữa. (He talks nonsense all day long; no one believes him anymore.)
- Speak thoughtlessly