xích mích
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Definition
Verb:
- To be in disagreement: To have a minor conflict, dispute, or a state of slight estrangement with someone, often due to a trivial matter.
- To have a falling-out: To experience a minor rift or discord in a relationship.
Noun (less common):
- A disagreement / a minor conflict: A petty quarrel or a slight misunderstanding that causes temporary friction between people.
Usage Examples
Verb:
- Hai người bạn thân bỗng nhiên xích mích. (The two close friends suddenly had a disagreement.)
- Chúng tôi không muốn xích mích vì chuyện nhỏ. (We don't want to be in disagreement over a small matter.)
Noun:
- Một chút xích mích cũng có thể làm hỏng tình bạn. (A minor conflict can ruin a friendship.)
- Họ đã giải quyết được mọi xích mích. (They have resolved all their disagreements.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often implies that the conflict is not serious or long-lasting, but it creates temporary awkwardness or coldness. It is commonly used for relationships among friends, family members, or colleagues.
Variants and Related Words
Mâu thuẫn (n/v): Contradiction / conflict. A stronger, more serious, or more fundamental disagreement.
- Mâu thuẫn về quan điểm. (A conflict of viewpoints.)
Bất hòa (n): Discord / disharmony. Refers to a state of not being in harmony, often more prolonged than "xích mích".
- Gia đình lâm vào cảnh bất hòa. (The family fell into discord.)
Cãi vã (v/n): To quarrel / a quarrel. Refers specifically to a verbal argument, which is often more heated and direct than "xích mích".
- Họ cãi vã nhau kịch liệt. (They quarreled fiercely.)
Synonyms
- Disagree: To have or express a different opinion.
- Clash: To come into conflict.
- Falling-out: A quarrel or disagreement.
Related Idioms
- Xích mích lặt vặt: Petty disagreements. Emphasizes the trivial nature of the conflicts.
- Đừng để những xích mích lặt vặt ảnh hưởng đến tình cảm. (Don't let petty disagreements affect your feelings.)