bốc đồng

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The Vietnamese word "bốc đồng" is an informal term that describes someone who acts impulsively or makes decisions without thinking carefully. It translates to "to act like a hothead" or "to be hotheaded" in English. This term is often used to describe people who react quickly and emotionally, sometimes leading to regrettable actions.

Usage Instructions

• You can use "bốc đồng" to describe someone's behavior in a specific situation where they acted rashly.
• It can be used in both positive and negative contexts, but it usually carries a negative connotation.

Examples

1. Negative Context:

   • "Anh ấy thường bốc đồng khi tức giận."
   • Translation: "He often acts impulsively when he's angry."

2. Neutral Context:

   • "Cô ấy có thể bốc đồng nhưng cũng rất sáng tạo."
   • Translation: "She can be hotheaded, but she is also very creative."

Advanced Usage

In more advanced conversations, you might use "bốc đồng" to analyze someone's character or decisions. For example: - "Trong cuộc họp, những quyết định bốc đồng của anh ta đã gây ra nhiều vấn đề." - Translation: "In the meeting, his hotheaded decisions caused many problems."

Word Variants

• Bốc đồng hóa: This variant means "to become impulsive" or "to act impulsively."

Different Meanings

In a more general sense, "bốc đồng" can also refer to situations where people take actions based on strong feelings rather than logic.

Synonyms

• Nóng tính: This means "hot-tempered" and conveys a similar idea of someone who reacts quickly and emotionally.
• Bồng bột: This means "impulsive" or "reckless," often used to describe youthful or hasty behavior.

Academic

1. (khẩu ngữ) To act like a hothead, to be hotheaded