nguỵ

Trẻ em nguỵ nghịch trong sân chơi.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Excessively naughty or mischievous: Describes behavior, especially of children, that is overly playful, unruly, or disobedient in a troublesome way.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Lũ trẻ con nguỵ quá. (The children are being far too naughty.)
  • Đừng có nguỵ như thế! (Don't be so mischievous!)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily used in colloquial, informal contexts to scold or comment on unruly behavior. It carries a tone of mild exasperation.

Variants and Related Words

• Nghịch ngợm (adj): playful, mischievous. This is a more standard and common synonym.
  • Thằng bé rất nghịch ngợm. (The boy is very mischievous.)

Synonyms

• Naughty: behaving disobediently or mischievously.
• Unruly: disorderly and disruptive.
• Mischievous: causing or showing a fondness for playful trouble.

Notes on Usage

• The word "nguỵ" is informal and not commonly found in formal writing. It is important not to confuse this word with the homograph "ngụy" (meaning , or referring to a ), which is a completely different term with a distinct meaning and usage.