Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Bad; wrong; improper: Describes an action, behavior, or statement that is morally wrong, inappropriate, or lacks proper consideration.
   • Frivolous; nonsensical: Refers to speech or ideas that are silly, baseless, or without serious thought.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Đó là một việc làm xằng. (That is a bad/wrong action.)
  • Đừng nói xằng! (Don't talk nonsense!)
  • Anh ta có những ý nghĩ xằng bậy. (He has frivolous/foolish thoughts.)

Advanced Usage

• The word is often used in a moral or judgmental context to criticize behavior or speech as being not just incorrect, but also potentially harmful or disrespectful.
• It can be reinforced with other words for emphasis, such as "xằng bậy" (utter nonsense; very improper).

Variants and Related Words

• Xằng bậy (adj/phr): A common compound meaning "utterly wrong," "nonsensical," or "improper."
  • Lời buộc tội đó hoàn toàn xằng bậy. (That accusation is completely baseless/nonsensical.)

Synonyms

• Wrong: Not correct or proper.
• Improper: Not in accordance with accepted standards.
• Nonsensical: Having no meaning; making no sense.
• Frivolous: Not having any serious purpose or value.

Related Idioms

• Nói xằng nói bậy: To talk nonsense; to speak irresponsibly.
  • Nó cứ nói xằng nói bậy mãi. (He keeps talking nonsense.)