bậy

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The Vietnamese word "bậy" is an adjective that can be used in a few different contexts, mainly to describe something that is improper, nonsensical, or brazen. Here’s a breakdown of its meanings and usage:

Basic Meaning

1. Improper or Nonsensical: "Bậy" can refer to actions or statements that are not appropriate or make no sense. For example:

   • Usage: "Nói bậy" means "to talk improperly" or "to talk nonsense."
   • Example: "Đừng nói bậy!" translates to "Don't talk nonsense!"

2. Brazen: It can also imply that someone is being bold or shameless in doing something wrong.

   • Example: "Anh ta đã bậy khi cãi lại giáo viên." translates to "He was brazen when arguing with the teacher, even though he was wrong."

Usage Instructions

• Use "bậy" when you want to express that something is not appropriate, makes no sense, or is done with a lack of shame.
• It often appears in casual or informal conversations.

Advanced Usage

• You can use "bậy" in various phrases to express disapproval of actions or thoughts:
  • "Đừng vẽ bậy lên tường": "Don't make improper drawings on the walls."
  • "Đừng nghĩ vớ vẩn": "Don't think of absurdities!" (where "vớ vẩn" is synonymous with "bậy" in this context).

Word Variants

• Bậy bạ: This is an extended form of "bậy" that means something like "random" or "careless." It can be used to describe actions that are haphazard or thoughtless.
  • Example: "Cô ấy làm bậy bạ!" means "She does things carelessly!"

Different Meanings

• In addition to meaning improper or nonsensical, "bậy" can sometimes refer to mistakes in a light-hearted or humorous context.

Synonyms

• Vớ vẩn: This means nonsense or silliness.
• Ngớ ngẩn: This also means silly or foolish.
• Sai trái: This means wrong or incorrect.

Summary

The word "bậy" is useful in everyday Vietnamese to express disapproval of actions or comments that are inappropriate or nonsensical.

Academic

adj

1. Brazen
   • đã trái lý còn cãi bậy
     though in the wrong, he still brazenly argued
2. Wrong, nonsensical, improper
   • nói bậy
     to talk improperly, to talk nonsense
   • đừng vẽ bậy lên tường
     don't make improper drawings on the walls; no improper graphiti on the walls
   • bậy! đừng nghĩ vớ vẩn
     nonsense! don't think of absurdities