Definition

1. 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!)

1. Brat
   • Hai thằng nhóc vật nhau
     The two brats were wrestling