Definition

Adjective: - Insolent; impudent; rude: Describes a person, attitude, or behavior that shows a disrespectful and offensive lack of respect, especially towards someone who is older or in a position of authority. It implies being boldly rude or contemptuous.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Thái độ xấc xược của cậu bé khiến mọi người rất bực mình. (The boy's insolent attitude annoyed everyone.)
  • Đừng có xấc xược với người lớn! (Don't be rude to your elders!)
  • Nó trả lời một cách xấc xược. (He answered in an impudent manner.)

Advanced Usage

• The word xấc xược is often used to describe the behavior of younger people towards their elders or subordinates towards superiors. It carries a strong negative judgment about violating social hierarchies and norms of respect.

Variants and Related Words

• Xấc (adj): A shorter, more colloquial form meaning "cheeky" or "sassy," but often less severe than xấc xược.
  • Thằng bé hơi bị xấc. (That boy is a bit cheeky.)
• Hỗn xược (adj): A near-synonym meaning "insolent" or "impertinent," with a very similar meaning and usage to xấc xược.

Synonyms

• Insolent: Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.
• Impudent: Not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.
• Rude: Offensively impolite or ill-mannered.
• Saucy: Impudent, especially in a playful or lively way (less severe).

Related Idioms

• Ăn nói xấc xược: To speak insolently.
  • Nó quen thói ăn nói xấc xược. (He is accustomed to speaking insolently.)
• Hành động xấc xược: An insolent/impudent action.
  • Những hành động xấc xược đó không thể chấp nhận được. (Those impudent actions are unacceptable.)

noun

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