Definition

1. 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.

adj

1. bold, shameless