nhuốc
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Sullied, tarnished, disgraced: Describes a state of being dishonored, shamed, or having one's reputation damaged. It conveys a sense of moral stain or disgrace.
- Shameful, ignominious: Refers to an action or situation that brings shame or is considered despicable and lowly.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Hành động của hắn thật nhuốc. (His action is truly shameful.)
- Gia đình ấy cảm thấy bị nhuốc vì scandal. (That family feels disgraced because of the scandal.)
- Làm nhuốc danh gia đình. (To sully one's family's name.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "nhuốc" is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe profound dishonor. It is frequently paired with words like "danh" (reputation/name) or "nhục" (shame) for emphasis.
- Mang tiếng nhuốc nhơ. (To bear a reputation of disgrace.)
Variants and Related Words
- Làm nhuốc (verb phrase): to sully, to disgrace, to dishonor.
- Anh ta đã làm nhuốc thanh danh của tổ tiên. (He sullied the good name of his ancestors.)
Synonyms
- Nhục: shame, disgrace.
- Ô nhục: dishonorable, ignominious.
- Xấu xa: vile, wicked.
Related Idioms
- Nhuốc nhơ: (a reinforced phrase) profound disgrace and shame.
- Vụ án khiến dòng họ mang nhuốc nhơ. (The case brought profound disgrace upon the clan.)
- Sullying, discrediting
- Làm nhuốc danh gia đìnhTo sully one's family's name