xàm xĩnh

Một người đàn ông nói những điều xàm xĩnh trong một cuộc trò chuyện.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Foolish; nonsensical; inane: Describes speech, behavior, or ideas that are silly, lacking sense or seriousness, and often trivial or pointless.
   • Absurd; ridiculous: Characterizes something as unreasonable, illogical, or deserving of mockery.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Đừng nói những điều xàm xĩnh. (Don't say foolish/nonsensical things.)
  • Hành động của hắn thật xàm xĩnh. (His actions are truly ridiculous.)
  • Câu chuyện đó nghe thật xàm xĩnh. (That story sounds utterly inane.)

Advanced Usage

• Often used in informal, colloquial contexts to express strong dismissal or contempt for an idea or statement.
• Can describe not just speech but also concepts, plans, or entertainment deemed to be of very poor quality or no value.

Variants and Related Words

• Xàm (adj): A shortened, even more casual and slang form of "xàm xĩnh," meaning silly or nonsensical.
  • Bài viết này xàm quá! (This article is so silly/nonsense!)

Synonyms

• Silly: Lacking in common sense or judgment.
• Nonsensical: Having no meaning or making no sense.
• Ridiculous: Deserving or inviting mockery; absurd.
• Inane: Lacking significance or meaning; silly.

Related Idioms

• Chuyện xàm xĩnh: Nonsensical story/talk; often used to dismiss gossip or irrelevant conversation.
  • Thôi, bỏ qua mấy chuyện xàm xĩnh đó đi. (Come on, forget about those nonsensical matters.)