tẩn
Definition
- Verb (slang, colloquial):
- To beat up / to thrash: To physically assault someone, typically by hitting them repeatedly, often in a fight or as punishment. It implies a forceful, rough action.
- To give a beating: The word is used to describe the act of administering a physical beating to someone.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Nó bị tẩn cho một trận. (He got beaten up.)
- Bố tôi nói sẽ tẩn tôi nếu tôi trốn học. (My dad said he would thrash me if I skipped school.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "tẩn" is considered informal and vulgar. It is primarily used in spoken language, storytelling, or informal contexts to describe physical violence. It is not used in formal writing or polite conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Tấn (v): This is the standard, less vulgar variant meaning "to beat" or "to hit." "Tẩn" is a common phonetic alteration of "tấn" in casual speech.
- Nó bị tấn cho mấy cú đau điếng. (He was hit with a few painful blows.)
Synonyms
- Beat up: To strike someone repeatedly.
- Thrash: To beat soundly.
- Pummel: To strike repeatedly with fists.
Related Idioms
- Tẩn cho một trận / một mẻ: To give someone a beating/a thrashing. This is a common colloquial phrase.
- Thằng bắt nạt đó cần bị tẩn cho một trận. (That bully needs to be given a thrashing.)