tin nhảm
Definition
Noun:
- Superstition: An irrational belief, often involving supernatural influences, luck, or magic, that is not based on reason or scientific knowledge.
- False belief / Nonsensical belief: A piece of information or an idea that is considered absurd, foolish, or without foundation.
Noun (colloquial):
- Rubbish / Nonsense: Information or news that is untrue, ridiculous, or not worthy of serious consideration.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Đừng tin vào những tin nhảm đó. (Don't believe in those superstitions.)
- Câu chuyện đó chỉ là tin nhảm. (That story is just nonsense.)
- Ông ấy hay kể các tin nhảm về ma quỷ. (He often tells nonsensical tales about ghosts.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used to dismiss information as not just false, but also irrational or rooted in ignorant fear.
- Trong thời hiện đại, nhiều tin nhảm vẫn tồn tại. (In modern times, many superstitions still persist.)
Variants and Related Words
Mê tín (n): superstition. This is a more formal synonym.
- Mê tín dị đoan có thể gây hại. (Superstition can be harmful.)
Chuyện vớ vẩn (n): silly story, nonsense. A colloquial phrase with a similar dismissive tone.
- Đó chỉ là chuyện vớ vẩn thôi. (That's just a silly story.)
Synonyms
- Superstition: An irrational belief in supernatural influences.
- Nonsense: Spoken or written words that have no meaning or make no sense.
- Old wives' tale: A traditionally believed but unscientific or incorrect idea.
Related Idioms
Tin đồn nhảm: A nonsensical rumor.
- Mọi người đang lan truyền một tin đồn nhảm. (People are spreading a nonsensical rumor.)
Chuyện nhảm nhí: Foolish talk; silly nonsense.
- Thôi, đừng nói chuyện nhảm nhí nữa. (Stop talking nonsense.)