vũ phu
Definition
Adjective:
- Brutish; violent; coarse: Describes a person, typically a man, who is physically aggressive, uncivilized, and lacks refinement or gentleness. It implies a tendency to use force or violence to resolve issues.
- Boorish; uncouth: Can also describe behavior that is rude, crude, and lacking in manners or sophistication.
Noun:
- A brute; a ruffian; a violent man: Refers to a man characterized by such coarse and violent behavior.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- Anh ta có hành vi rất vũ phu. (He has very brutish behavior.)
- Người chồng vũ phu thường xuyên đánh đập vợ con. (The violent husband frequently beats his wife and children.)
Noun:
- Hắn đúng là một tên vũ phu. (He is truly a brute.)
- Bọn vũ phu đó đã phá hoại tài sản. (Those ruffians vandalized the property.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in social or legal contexts to criticize domestic violence, bullying, or thuggish behavior. It carries a strong negative moral judgment.
Variants and Related Words
- Võ phu (adj/n): An alternate, less common spelling with the same meaning.
- Thô bạo (adj): Rough, violent, savage.
- Thô lỗ (adj): Rude, ill-mannered.
Synonyms
- Brutish: Resembling or characteristic of a brute.
- Violent: Using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill.
- Boorish: Rough and bad-mannered; coarse.
- Uncouth: Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.
Related Idioms
- While "vũ phu" itself is not commonly part of a fixed idiom, it is frequently used in phrases like:
- Bản chất vũ phu: Brutish nature.
- Hành động vũ phu: Brutish/violent action.