trêu tức
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Definition
Verb: - To irritate, to provoke, to tease (in an annoying way): The act of deliberately saying or doing something to bother, annoy, or anger someone, often in a teasing or provocative manner. It implies causing mild to moderate anger or frustration.
Usage
- The verb trêu tức describes an intentional action aimed at getting a negative emotional reaction (irritation, anger) from someone.
- It is often used in contexts of personal interactions, such as among friends, siblings, or rivals.
- It carries a negative connotation, implying the action is bothersome or provocative.
Examples
- (Stop irritating your little brother; he's about to cry.)
- (He likes to provoke me with sarcastic remarks.)
- (The act of taunting an opponent can lead to conflict.)
Advanced Usage
- "trêu tức ai đó": to irritate/provoke someone.
- Cô ấy cảm thấy bị trêu tức bởi những câu hỏi liên tục của họ. (She felt provoked by their persistent questions.)
Variants and Related Words
- Trêu (verb): to tease, to joke (can be lighter and more playful than "trêu tức").
- Khiêu khích (verb): to挑衅, to挑衅 (often stronger, more serious, and can imply incitement to conflict).
- Chọc tức (verb): to annoy, to needle (very similar in meaning to "trêu tức").
Synonyms
- Chọc ghẹo: to tease, to poke fun at.
- Làm bực mình: to annoy, to bother.
- Kích động: to agitate, to incite (usually stronger).
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
Note: As a single Vietnamese verb, "trêu tức" does not have phrasal verb forms. Its meaning is conveyed through the verb itself combined with objects.
Related Idioms
- Trêu chó cắn áo rách: Literally "tease a dog and get your torn shirt bitten"; meaning to provoke trouble and suffer the consequences.
- Anh đừng có trêu tức nó, trêu chó cắn áo rách đấy. (Don't provoke him; you're asking for trouble.)