Definition

1. Verb (colloquial):
   • To side with someone (in a dispute or conflict): To join or support one party, often in a confrontational or argumentative situation, typically without careful consideration of the merits.
   • To chime in (with negative connotation): To add one's voice to a criticism, complaint, or accusation against someone, reinforcing the negative sentiment.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Khi hai người cãi nhau, nó thường về hùa với người mạnh hơn. (When two people argue, he usually sides with the stronger one.)
  • Đừng có về hùa với họ để chỉ trích tôi. (Don't you chime in with them to criticize me.)

Advanced Usage

• The term carries a strong negative connotation, implying opportunistic, unprincipled, or mob-like behavior. It is often used in contexts of quarrels, bullying, or unfair ganging up.

Variants and Related Words

• Ủng hộ (v): to support (neutral or positive connotation).
• Theo phe (v): to take someone's side.

Synonyms

• To gang up on: To join together against someone.
• To side with: To support one person or group against another.
• To echo (negatively): To repeat or support a negative opinion.

Related Idioms

• Vào hùa: This is a closely related phrase with essentially the same meaning and usage as "về hùa."
  • Nó không có ý kiến riêng, chỉ biết vào hùa. (He has no opinion of his own, he only knows how to gang up.)