nhơn nhơn
Definition
- Adjective:
- Brazenly unashamed; shamelessly indifferent: Describes a person's attitude or demeanor of showing no shame, embarrassment, or concern despite being at fault, criticized, or in an awkward situation. It implies a stubborn, impudent calmness.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Tên bịp cứ nhơn nhơn. (The swindler remained brazenly unashamed.)
- Bị mẹ mắng mà cứ nhơn nhơn. (Even though his mother scolded him, he just acted shamelessly indifferent.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "nhơn nhơn" is often used with the adverb "cứ" (just keep on) to emphasize the continuous, unflinching nature of the shameless behavior.
Synonyms
- Shameless
- Brazen
- Unabashed
- Impudent
- Blatant
Related Idioms
- While "nhơn nhơn" itself is not typically part of a longer idiom, it describes a state similar to the idiom "trơ tráo" (brazen-faced) or "mặt dày" (thick-skinned).