nuông

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Thân thiện

Mẹ không nên nuông con quá mức.

Definition

Verb:
- To indulge, to pamper, to spoil: To allow someone to have or do whatever they want, often excessively, which can lead to negative character traits. This implies a lack of discipline and giving in to whims.
- To coddle, to dote on: To treat with excessive care and affection, often shielding from any hardship.

Usage Examples

Verb:
- Cha mẹ không nên nuông con quá mức. (Parents should not spoil their children excessively.)
- Bà cụ nuông chú mèo như con đẻ. (The old lady pampers that cat as if it were her own child.)
- Anh ấy bị nuông từ nhỏ nên bây giờ rất ích kỷ. (He was indulged from a young age, so now he is very selfish.)

Advanced Usage

"nuông chiều": This is a common compound verb meaning "to indulge/pamper/spoil." While "nuông" alone carries the meaning, it is very frequently paired with "chiều" for emphasis.
- Sự nuông chiều thái quá có thể làm hư trẻ. (Excessive indulgence can spoil a child.)

Variants and Related Words

Nuông chiều (compound verb): to indulge, to pamper, to spoil.
Chiều chuộng (verb): to pamper, to indulge (similar meaning, often used interchangeably with "nuông chiều").
Cưng chiều (verb): to dote on, to pamper (with a connotation of affectionate spoiling).

Synonyms

Notes on Meaning

The word "nuông" almost always carries a negative or cautionary connotation. It describes an action that is considered harmful in the long run, as it weakens character or creates dependency.
It is primarily used in the context of raising children or treating loved ones, but can be applied to pets or even one's own habits (e.g., - to indulge oneself).
Using the word alone ("nuông") is less common than the compound "nuông chiều" in modern Vietnamese, but it is perfectly correct and understood.

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