văng tục
Definition
- 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.