Definition

1. Verb:
   • To use vulgar/obscene language: The primary meaning of "nói tục" is to speak using coarse, rude, or socially offensive words, often related to taboo subjects like sex or bodily functions. It implies a breach of polite conversation.
   • To curse/swear: It can also refer to the act of uttering profanities or swear words.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Đứa trẻ đó bị phạt vì nói tục trong lớp. (That child was punished for using vulgar language in class.)
  • Anh ta tức giận và bắt đầu nói tục. (He got angry and started to swear.)
  • Nói tục ở nơi công cộng là bất lịch sự. (Using obscene language in public is impolite.)

Advanced Usage

• The term often carries a strong moral or social judgment, criticizing the speaker for being uncultured, disrespectful, or lacking in self-control.
• It is frequently discussed in contexts of education, parenting, and public decorum.

Variants and Related Words

• Chửi tục (v): to swear vulgarly; often more aggressive and direct than "nói tục."

  • Ông ấy chửi tục người lái xe khác. (He swore vulgarly at the other driver.)

• Nói bậy (v): to talk nonsense or inappropriately; a broader, sometimes slightly milder term that can include "nói tục."

  • Con không được nói bậy với người lớn. (You must not talk improperly to adults.)

Synonyms

• To use foul language
• To speak profanely
• To swear

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Nói tục chửi thề: a common paired phrase emphasizing both vulgar speech and swearing/cursing.
  • Thanh niên đó có thói quen nói tục chửi thề. (That young man has a habit of swearing and using vulgar language.)