trâng tráo
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Shameless; Brazen: Describes behavior, speech, or an attitude that shows a complete lack of shame, embarrassment, or respect for social norms. It implies acting with bold disrespect.
- Barefaced; Impudent: Characterized by rude or disrespectful boldness, often in a way that is openly defiant or contemptuous.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Hắn có một thái độ trâng tráo đáng kinh ngạc. (He has an astonishingly brazen attitude.)
- Lời nói trâng tráo của anh ta khiến mọi người bực bội. (His impudent words annoyed everyone.)
- Đó là một lời nói dối trâng tráo. (That was a barefaced lie.)
Advanced Usage
- The word often carries a strong negative judgment and is used to criticize actions considered morally offensive due to their blatant disregard for propriety or truth.
- It can describe both specific acts (a look, a statement) and a person's general character or demeanor.
Variants and Related Words
- Trắng trợn (adj): This is a very close synonym, also meaning "blatant," "flagrant," or "shameless." The two are often used interchangeably, though "trâng tráo" can sometimes emphasize the audacious manner more.
Synonyms
- Shameless
- Brazen
- Impudent
- Barefaced
- Audacious
Related Idioms
- While "trâng tráo" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is used in phrases that describe blatant actions:
- Nhìn một cách trâng tráo: to look at someone in a brazen/shameless way.
- Hành động trâng tráo: to act shamelessly.