thố tha

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Foul; disgusting; repulsive: Describes something that is extremely unpleasant, often due to being dirty, decaying, or morally offensive. It conveys a strong sense of revulsion.
   • Contemptible; despicable: Can describe a person or action considered to be vile, lowly, or without honor.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cái thùng rác đó bốc mùi thối tha. (That trash bin gives off a foul smell.)
  • Hắn ta là một kẻ thối tha và đáng khinh. (He is a contemptible and despicable person.)
  • Những lời nói thối tha không nên có trên diễn đàn này. (Such vile words should not be on this forum.)

Advanced Usage

• The word is often used for strong emotional emphasis and can be considered harsh or vulgar. It is more intense than simply "bẩn" (dirty) or "khó chịu" (unpleasant).

Variants and Related Words

• Thối (adj): rotten, putrid. Often refers specifically to a bad smell from decay.
  • Thịt để lâu đã bắt đầu thối. (The meat left out has started to rot.)

Synonyms

• Foul: grossly offensive to the senses.
• Disgusting: causing a strong feeling of revulsion.
• Despicable: deserving hatred and contempt.
• Vile: extremely unpleasant or morally bad.

Related Idioms

• Thối tha thối thẳm: An intensified form meaning utterly foul or completely despicable.
  • Hành động phản bội của nó thối tha thối thẳm. (His act of betrayal was utterly despicable.)