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bất kham

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The Vietnamese word "bất kham" is an adjective that describes a state of being restless or uncontrollable. It can refer to a person or an animal that is difficult to manage, often because they are feeling agitated or rebellious.

Basic Definition
  • Bất kham: Restive; difficult to control or manage.
Usage Instructions
  • "Bất kham" is often used to describe situations where someone or something is not obedient or is acting out of control. It can refer to physical restlessness (like a horse that won’t stay still) or emotional states (like a person feeling anxious or rebellious).
Examples
  1. Basic usage:

    • Con ngựa bất kham, không chịu đứng yên. (The horse is restive, refusing to stand still.)
  2. In a sentence:

    • ấy cảm thấy bất kham khi bị ép phải làm việc quá sức. (She feels restless when forced to work too hard.)
Advanced Usage

In a more advanced context, "bất kham" can be used metaphorically to describe someone’s personality traits or behaviors: - Example: Anh ta tính cách bất kham, không thích bị ràng buộc. (He has a restive personality, he doesn’t like to be tied down.)

Word Variants
  • You might encounter related phrases or words like:
    • Khó kiểm soát: Difficult to control.
    • Bất trị: Unmanageable or uncontrollable.
Different Meanings

While "bất kham" primarily conveys restlessness, it can also imply a sense of rebellion or defiance against authority or rules.

Synonyms
  • Bất trị: Unmanageable.
  • Nổi loạn: Rebellious.
  • Khó bảo: Hard to control.
Summary

"Bất kham" is a versatile word in Vietnamese that describes a state of restlessness and a lack of control.

adj
  1. Restive
    • con ngựa bất kham
      a restive horse

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