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bất nghĩa

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The Vietnamese word "bất nghĩa" translates to "disloyal" or "ungrateful" in English. It describes a person who behaves in a way that is unfair, treacherous, or does not show loyalty, especially to someone who has provided help or support.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "bất nghĩa" to describe someone's actions or behavior when they have betrayed trust or acted against someone who has been good to them. It often carries a strong emotional weight, implying a deep sense of betrayal.

Examples:
  1. Simple Example:

    • "Anh ta thật bất nghĩa khi không giúp đỡ bạn mình trong lúc khó khăn."
    • (He is truly disloyal for not helping his friend in a difficult time.)
  2. Advanced Example:

    • "Trong xã hội, những hành động bất nghĩa thường bị lên án không được chấp nhận."
    • (In society, disloyal actions are often condemned and not accepted.)
Word Variants:
  • Bất nghĩa can be modified with other words to create phrases:
    • Hành động bất nghĩa (disloyal action)
    • Người bất nghĩa (disloyal person)
Different Meanings:

While "bất nghĩa" primarily means "disloyal," it can also imply a lack of gratitude, particularly in contexts where someone has failed to acknowledge kindness or help received from others.

Synonyms:
  • Phản bội: Betrayal
  • ơn: Ungrateful
  • Thiếu trung thành: Disloyalty
Summary:

Understanding "bất nghĩa" is important for expressing feelings about loyalty and gratitude in Vietnamese.

  1. Disloyal
    • ăn ở bất nghĩa
      to behave in a disloyal way

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