Definition

1. Verb:
   • To swear, to curse, to use profanity: The act of uttering vulgar, offensive, or taboo words, often in anger, frustration, or as a habitual speech pattern. It implies speaking crudely or coarsely.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Anh ta tức giận và bắt đầu văng tục. (He got angry and started swearing.)
  • Giáo viên nhắc nhở học sinh không được văng tục trong lớp. (The teacher reminded the students not to curse in class.)
  • Đừng văng tục trước mặt trẻ con. (Don't use profanity in front of children.)

Advanced Usage

• The verb often carries a strong negative connotation of being uncultured, disrespectful, or losing self-control. It is considered impolite and offensive in formal or public settings.

Variants and Related Words

• Chửi tục (v): a near-synonym meaning to curse or swear vulgarly.

  • Ông ấy chửi tục mỗi khi thua cuộc. (He curses vulgarly every time he loses.)

• Nói tục (v): to speak vulgarly, often used interchangeably with "văng tục."

  • Một số thanh niên có thói quen nói tục. (Some young people have a habit of speaking vulgarly.)

Synonyms

• To curse: to use offensive words.
• To swear: to use profane or obscene language.
• To use foul language: to speak using vulgar terms.

Related Idioms

• While "văng tục" itself is not typically part of a longer idiom, the behavior it describes is often referenced in proverbs about speech and manners, such as the idea that vulgar speech reflects poorly on one's upbringing.