ta thán
Definition
- Verb:
- To complain, to lament, to moan: To express feelings of dissatisfaction, grief, or resentment, often about a situation perceived as unfair or burdensome. The word carries a connotation of vocalizing one's troubles or hardships, sometimes with a sense of weariness or resignation.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cô ấy chỉ biết ta thán về số phận của mình. (She could only lament her fate.)
- Người dân tiếp tục ta thán về giá cả leo thang. (The people continue to complain about the soaring prices.)
- Anh ấy ngồi đó, lẩm bẩm ta thán một mình. (He sat there, muttering and moaning to himself.)
Advanced Usage
- The verb is often used to describe a continuous or habitual action of voicing discontent, rather than a single instance of complaint. It implies a deeper, more persistent grievance.
Synonyms
- Complain: To express dissatisfaction or annoyance.
- Lament: To express sorrow, regret, or unhappiness about something.
- Bemoan: To complain about or express sadness over something.
- Moan: To make a long, low sound expressing physical or mental suffering.
Related Idioms
- Than thân trách phận / Than thở ta thán: A common paired phrase meaning "to lament one's lot and blame one's fate," used to describe the act of complaining bitterly about one's miserable circumstances.
- Suốt ngày cô ấy chỉ biết than thân trách phận. (All day long, she does nothing but lament her lot in life.)
verb
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to complain, to moan
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