ranh con
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- A mischievous or cunning child: A term, often used pejoratively, to describe a child who is clever in a naughty, sly, or troublesome way. It implies the child is acting beyond their years in a disrespectful or irritating manner.
- Little devil: A colloquial and somewhat harsh label for a child perceived as being impudent, cheeky, or overly shrewd.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thằng bé đó đúng là một đứa ranh con, luôn nghĩ ra trò để chọc phá người khác. (That boy is a real little devil, always thinking of tricks to annoy others.)
- Đồ ranh con! Đi ra chỗ khác chơi! (You little brat! Go play somewhere else!)
- Bọn ranh con trong xóm thỉnh thoảng lại lấy trộm trái cây trong vườn. (The mischievous kids in the neighborhood occasionally steal fruit from the garden.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is almost exclusively used in informal, spoken language and carries a strong negative connotation. It is commonly used by adults in moments of frustration or anger toward a child's behavior. While it can be used humorously among friends, it is generally considered impolite and demeaning.
Variants and Related Words
- Ranh ma (adj): Sly, cunning, crafty. This adjective describes a person (not necessarily a child) who is shrewd in a deceptive way.
- Nó là đứa trẻ ranh ma. (He is a cunning child.)
Synonyms
- Brat: A poorly behaved, annoying child.
- Rascal: A mischievous or cheeky person, often used with some affection but can also be critical.
- Imp: A small, mischievous creature or child.
- Whippersnapper: An unimportant but cheeky young person (somewhat dated).
Related Idioms
- While "ranh con" itself is not typically part of a longer idiom, its usage aligns with the tone of expressions used to scold misbehaving children.