trợn

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The Vietnamese word "trợn" is primarily used as a verb that means "to glower" or "to stare in a fierce or angry way." It describes the action of looking at someone or something with a fixed, intense gaze, often conveying disapproval, anger, or annoyance.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "trợn" when you want to describe someone who is looking at another person with a displeased or menacing expression.
• It's often used in contexts where someone is unhappy with what they see or when they are trying to intimidate someone else.

Example:

• Cô ấy trợn mắt nhìn tôi khi tôi nói điều ngu ngốc. (She glowered at me when I said something foolish.)

Advanced Usage:

• In a more figurative sense, "trợn" can be used to describe a situation where someone is being overly critical or harsh in their judgment, even if not literally staring.
• For example: Ông ta trợn lên trước những quyết định của tôi. (He glowered at my decisions.)

Word Variants:

• Trợn mắt: This phrase literally translates to "glower" or "stare with wide eyes," often used to emphasize the intensity of the expression.
• Trợn tròn: This could mean "to widen one's eyes," and can describe a state of shock or surprise instead of anger.

Different Meanings:

While "trợn" primarily refers to the action of glowering, it can also imply: - Being confrontational or aggressive in demeanor. - Expressing displeasure indirectly through body language.

Synonyms:

• Nhìn chằm chằm: This means "to stare" and can be used similarly, though it doesn't carry the same connotation of anger or disapproval.
• Quắc mắt: This phrase also describes a fierce look, often associated with scolding or warning.

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verb

1. to glower