nhóc
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Definition
- Noun:
- A kid, a brat, a little one: "Nhóc" is a colloquial and often affectionate or teasing term for a child, typically a young boy. It can imply someone is small, young, or mischievous.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hai thằng nhóc vật nhau. (The two brats were wrestling.)
- Mấy đứa nhóc trong xóm rất nghịch ngợm. (The kids in the neighborhood are very mischievous.)
- Thằng nhóc con nhà hàng xóm rất đáng yêu. (The little boy next door is very cute.)
Advanced Usage
- "nhóc con": little kid, little brat (adds emphasis on smallness or youth).
- Nó chỉ là một nhóc con thôi, đừng nghiêm trọng hóa vấn đề. (He's just a little kid, don't make a big deal out of it.)
- "thằng nhóc": the boy, the kid (specifically male).
- Thằng nhóc đó học rất giỏi. (That boy studies very well.)
- "con nhóc": the girl, the kid (specifically female, though less common than "thằng nhóc").
- Con nhóc ấy hát hay lắm. (That little girl sings very well.)
Variants and Related Words
- Nhỏ (n/adj): Can mean "child" or "little/small." More neutral than "nhóc."
- Trẻ con (n): Children, kids. The standard, neutral term.
- Bé (n): Baby, young child. Often more affectionate.
- Nhóc tỳ (n): A very young child, a toddler. An affectionate, diminutive form.
Synonyms
- Đứa trẻ: Child (neutral).
- Cậu bé: Boy.
- Bé trai: Little boy.
Related Idioms/Phrases
- (Chỉ là) trẻ con/nhóc con mà!: (They're) just a kid! (Used to excuse childish behavior).
- Nó làm vậy là vì nó còn nhỏ. Nhóc con mà! (He did that because he's still young. He's just a kid!)
- Brat
- Hai thằng nhóc vật nhauThe two brats were wrestling