Definition

Adjective: * Gullible, credulous, naive: Describes a person who is easily persuaded, believes things too readily, or is too trusting without sufficient thought or evidence. This often implies a lack of critical judgment or experience, making the person susceptible to being deceived or tricked.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cô ấy nhẹ tính nên dễ bị người khác lừa. (She is gullible, so she is easily deceived by others.)
  • Đừng có nhẹ tính mà tin ngay lời hứa của hắn. (Don't be so credulous as to immediately believe his promises.)
  • Anh ta bị mất tiền vì nhẹ tính trước những lời đường mật. (He lost money because he was naive in the face of sweet talk.)

Advanced Usage

• This term carries a mildly critical or cautionary tone. It is used to describe a character trait that is seen as a weakness or flaw, often leading to negative consequences.
• It is commonly used in advice or warnings, as seen in the examples above (e.g., "Đừng có nhẹ tính...").

Variants and Related Words

• Nhẹ dạ (adj): This is a direct synonym with identical meaning and usage. The two terms are often used interchangeably, as indicated in the reference context ("như nhẹ dạ").
• Cả tin (adj): Another close synonym meaning "too trusting" or "credulous."

Synonyms

• Gullible: Easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.
• Credulous: Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
• Naive: Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
• Trusting: Showing a tendency to trust people; not suspicious.

Related Idioms

• Tin vội vàng / Tin một cách mù quáng: To believe hastily / to believe blindly. These phrases describe the action that results from being "nhẹ tính."
  • Cô ấy tin vội vàng vào chiêu trò quảng cáo. (She believed hastily in the advertising gimmick.)

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