thào lao
Definition
- Adjective:
- Nonsensical, ridiculous, or trivial: Used to describe speech, stories, or matters that are foolish, absurd, or of little importance. It implies a lack of seriousness or substance.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Đừng nói những chuyện thào lao. (Don't talk about nonsensical things.)
- Câu chuyện đó nghe thật thào lao. (That story sounds utterly ridiculous.)
- Anh ta cứ kể mãi mấy chuyện thào lao. (He keeps telling trivial stories.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is often used in informal, colloquial speech to dismiss or criticize idle chatter or baseless talk.
Variants and Related Words
- Tào lao (adj): A more common variant with identical meaning: nonsensical, absurd.
- Lý do của anh ta hoàn toàn tào lao. (His reason is completely absurd.)
Synonyms
- Absurd: Wildly unreasonable or illogical.
- Nonsensical: Having no meaning or making no sense.
- Trivial: Of little value or importance.
- Frivolous: Not having any serious purpose or value.
Related Idioms
- Chuyện thào lao / tào lao: Nonsensical talk or trivial matters.
- Chúng ta không có thời gian cho mấy chuyện thào lao. (We don't have time for such trivial matters.)