ngu xuẩn
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Utterly stupid, extremely foolish: Describes a person, action, or idea that shows a profound lack of intelligence, wisdom, or common sense. It implies a level of stupidity that is complete and often willful or stubborn.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Hành động đó thật ngu xuẩn. (That action is utterly stupid.)
- Anh ta quá ngu xuẩn để hiểu sự thật đơn giản đó. (He is too foolish to understand that simple truth.)
- Đó là một quyết định ngu xuẩn dẫn đến thất bại. (It was a foolish decision that led to failure.)
Advanced Usage
- "ngu xuẩn hóa": to make (something/someone) appear stupid or foolish; to portray as foolish.
- Bài báo đó cố tình ngu xuẩn hóa đối thủ chính trị. (That article deliberately tries to make the political opponent look foolish.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ngu (adj): stupid, dumb. A simpler, more common term for lacking intelligence.
- Đừng có ngu! (Don't be stupid!)
- Xuẩn (adj): silly, daft. Often used in combination with "ngu" for emphasis, but can sometimes stand alone to imply a silly, thoughtless quality.
- Nó hơi bị xuẩn. (He's a bit daft.)
- Ngu dốt (adj): ignorant, uneducated. Emphasizes a lack of knowledge or learning rather than just poor judgment.
- Đần độn (adj): idiotic, imbecilic. Similar to "ngu xuẩn" but can sometimes imply slowness or mental deficiency.
Synonyms
- Ngu ngốc: stupid, silly.
- Dại dột: imprudent, rash (often leading to foolish consequences).
- Khờ dại: simple-minded, naive.
Notes on Meaning and Connotation
- Strength: "Ngu xuẩn" is a strong, harsh, and derogatory term. It is more severe than just "ngu" (stupid) or "ngu ngốc" (silly).
- Judgment: It often carries a connotation of contempt and criticizes not just a lack of intelligence but also a lack of basic reasoning or an unwillingness to see obvious facts.
- Usage Caution: Due to its offensive strength, it should be used carefully, typically in informal or strongly critical contexts, and not in polite or formal conversation.
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