Videogiận dỗi

The Vietnamese word giận dỗi describes a specific emotional state often translated as being sulky or in a huff. This lesson explores how the term is used to describe the silent, petty anger common in close relationships, such as between couples or parents and children. You will learn the grammatical roles of giận dỗi, its synonym hờn dỗi, and the common idiom for putting on a sulky face. We also contrast this temporary, performative behavior with deeper forms of anger. Watch this lesson to master the nuances of this expressive Vietnamese term.