đểu giả
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Extremely deceitful, two-faced, and despicable: This term describes a person whose character is profoundly dishonest, hypocritical, and morally low. It intensifies the negative qualities of "đểu" (a scoundrel), implying a stronger degree of vileness and shamelessness in their treacherous or underhanded behavior.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Hắn ta là một kẻ đểu giả không thể tin được. (He is an unbelievably deceitful and despicable person.)
- Đừng tin lời hứa của nó, đồ đểu giả! (Don't believe its promises, you two-faced scoundrel!)
Advanced Usage
- The term is highly pejorative and insulting. It is used to express strong contempt and moral condemnation, often in heated arguments or when describing someone who has committed a serious betrayal.
Variants and Related Words
- Đểu (adj/n): A scoundrel; deceitful and mean. "Đểu giả" is a more emphatic variant.
- Giả dối (adj): Hypocritical, false.
- Đê tiện (adj): Despicable, vile, base.
Synonyms
- Treacherous
- Two-faced
- Despicable
- Perfidious
Related Idioms
- Mặt người dạ thú: (Literally: A human face, an animal's heart.) Meaning: To be a wolf in sheep's clothing; to appear kind but be cruel inside. This idiom shares the concept of deep hypocrisy and vileness conveyed by "đểu giả".
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