bất lương

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The Vietnamese word "bất lương" is an adjective that means "dishonest." It is often used to describe a person or profession that is unethical or engages in deceitful behavior.

Usage Instructions:

• Kẻ bất lương: This phrase means "a dishonest fellow" or "a dishonest person." You can use it to refer to someone who lacks integrity or behaves unethically.
• Nghề bất lương: This means "dishonest profession." It refers to jobs or activities that are considered immoral or corrupt, such as fraud or scamming.

Example Sentences:

1. Kẻ bất lương luôn tìm cách lừa gạt người khác.
   (A dishonest fellow always finds ways to deceive others.)

2. Nghề bất lương có thể mang lại lợi nhuận cao nhưng không bền vững.
   (A dishonest profession may bring high profits but is not sustainable.)

Advanced Usage:

You can also use "bất lương" in a broader context to describe actions or behaviors that are unethical, not just limited to people or professions. For example: - Hành động bất lương: This means "dishonest actions."
- Hành động bất lương của anh ta đã bị phát hiện.
(His dishonest actions have been discovered.)

Word Variants:

• Bất lương hóa: To make something dishonest or corrupt.
• Bất lương tâm: Lacking a conscience; behaving without moral principles.

Different Meanings:

While "bất lương" primarily means "dishonest," it can also imply a lack of morality or ethical standards in various contexts.

Synonyms:

• Gian dối: Meaning "deceitful" or "fraudulent."
• Xảo trá: Meaning "cunning" or "sly," often used to describe someone who tricks others.
• Bất chính: Meaning "illegitimate" or "unlawful," often used in legal or formal contexts.

Academic

adj

1. Dishonest
   • kẻ bất lương
     a dishonest fellow
   • nghề bất lương
     a dishonest profession