sổ đen
Definition
- Noun:
- Black list: A list of people, organizations, or entities that are disapproved of, punished, or banned due to their actions, behavior, or status. Being on a "sổ đen" typically implies being denied services, privileges, or trust.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Công ty đó bị đưa vào sổ đen vì vi phạm hợp đồng. (That company was put on the black list for breaching contracts.)
- Anh ta sợ tên mình xuất hiện trong sổ đen của ngân hàng. (He is afraid his name will appear on the bank's black list.)
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically in informal contexts to refer to any personal mental list of people or things one distrusts or avoids.
- Đối với tôi, những kẻ nói dối đều nằm trong sổ đen. (For me, liars are all on my black list.)
Variants and Related Words
- Danh sách đen (n): This is a direct synonym meaning "black list." It is often used interchangeably with "sổ đen" in formal and informal contexts.
- Hãng hàng không công bố danh sách đen hành khách quấy rối. (The airline published a black list of disruptive passengers.)
Synonyms
- Blacklist: A list of people or things considered unacceptable or untrustworthy.
- Banned list: A list prohibiting certain entities from participation or access.
Related Idioms
- Vào sổ đen: To be blacklisted; to be put on the black list.
- Cầu thủ đó có thể vào sổ đen của huấn luyện viên. (That player might be blacklisted by the coach.)
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