điên dại
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Insane, mad: Describes a state of severe mental derangement or madness, where a person's thoughts and actions are completely irrational and uncontrolled.
- Foolish, senseless: Can also describe an action or idea that is extremely reckless, stupid, or lacking any common sense.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Hành động đó thật điên dại. (That action is truly insane.)
- Tiếng gào thét điên dại vang lên trong đêm. (The mad screams echoed in the night.)
- Đó là một kế hoạch điên dại, không thể thực hiện được. (That is a foolish plan, impossible to carry out.)
Advanced Usage
- Used for strong emphasis on extreme irrationality or folly, often more intense than just "điên" (crazy).
- Can describe temporary states of extreme emotion leading to irrational behavior.
- Cơn ghen điên dại khiến anh ta mất kiểm soát. (A fit of mad jealousy caused him to lose control.)
Variants and Related Words
- Điên (adj): Crazy, mad. A more common and slightly less intense synonym.
- Điên loạn (adj): Deranged, mentally disturbed. Often implies chaotic madness.
- Dại (adj): Foolish, silly. The "dại" component contributes the sense of senselessness.
Synonyms
- Insane: In a state of mind that prevents normal perception, behavior, or social interaction.
- Mad: Mentally ill; or very foolish.
- Foolish: Lacking good sense or judgment; unwise.
- Senseless: Lacking common sense; wildly foolish.
Related Idioms
- Điên dại khùng khùng: (Colloquial) Acting crazy and foolish, emphasizing erratic behavior.
- Nó cứ điên dại khùng khùng sau khi nghe tin. (He kept acting all crazy and foolish after hearing the news.)
- Insane,mad