bất hiếu

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The Vietnamese word "bất hiếu" is an adjective that means "undutiful" or "unfilial." It describes someone who does not show respect or care for their parents or elders. In Vietnamese culture, being filial and honoring one's parents is very important, so "bất hiếu" carries a negative connotation and is often used to criticize someone's behavior towards their family.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "bất hiếu" when you want to describe someone who neglects their duties or responsibilities towards their parents or family.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious as it can sound quite harsh.

Examples:

1. Simple Example:

   • "Anh ấy rất bất hiếu với cha mẹ."
   • (He is very undutiful to his parents.)

2. Advanced Example:

   • "Trong xã hội hiện đại, một số thanh niên bị coi là bất hiếu vì không thường xuyên thăm nom cha mẹ."
   • (In modern society, some young people are considered undutiful because they do not frequently visit their parents.)

Word Variants:

• Bất hiếu hóa: This can refer to the act of becoming undutiful or the process of neglecting family duties.
• Bất hiếu rượu: A term used to describe someone who neglects their family responsibilities because of alcohol.

Different Meanings:

• While "bất hiếu" primarily refers to disobedience or lack of respect towards parents, it can also be used more broadly to describe general undutiful behavior towards elders or authority figures.

Synonyms:

• Vô ơn: This means "ungrateful," which can sometimes overlap with "bất hiếu" in the context of not appreciating what one’s parents or family have done.
• Bất kính: This means "disrespectful," which can be used when someone shows a lack of respect towards their parents or elders.

Academic

adj

1. Undutiful