Definition

1. Adverb:
   • Superlatively, to the utmost degree: "nhất hạng" is an adverb used to emphasize the extreme or highest level of a quality, often with a colloquial or slightly vulgar tone. It means "the most" or "extremely."

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • Thằng bé lười nhất hạng. (The little boy is superlatively lazy.)
  • Cô ấy keo kiệt nhất hạng. (She is extremely stingy.)
  • Món ăn này ngon nhất hạng! (This dish is the most delicious!)

Advanced Usage

• "nhất hạng" as an intensifier: It is commonly placed after an adjective to intensify its meaning to the maximum degree, similar to "vô cùng" or "cực kỳ" but more informal.
  • Anh ta thông minh nhất hạng. (He is supremely intelligent.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nhất (adj/adv): First, number one; the most. (e.g., - first class/rank)
• Hạng nhất (noun phrase): First class, top rank. (e.g., - first-class ticket)
  • Note: While "hạng nhất" is a noun phrase meaning "first rank/class," the adverbial phrase "nhất hạng" is used differently to modify adjectives.

Synonyms

• Cực kỳ: Extremely.
• Vô cùng: Immensely, exceedingly.
• Tột bậc: To the highest degree.

Related Idioms

• Lì nhất hạng: (Colloquial) Stubborn to the utmost degree.
  • Đứa trẻ đó lì nhất hạng, chẳng nghe lời ai. (That child is stubborn to the core, not listening to anyone.)

1. Superlatively
   • Thằng bé lì nhất hạng
     The little boy is superlatively lazy