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chê bai

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The Vietnamese word "chê bai" is a verb that means to speak scornfully of someone or something, or to disparage it. When you "chê bai" something, you are expressing negative opinions or criticisms about it.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "chê bai" when you want to describe situations where someone criticizes or belittles another person or their actions. It is often used in social contexts, such as when discussing opinions about someone's behavior, work, or even food.

Example:
  1. Dư luận chê bai anh ta đối xử với vợ không tốt.
    (Public opinion speaks scornfully of him because of his bad treatment of his wife.)
    Here, "chê bai" indicates that people are criticizing his behavior.

  2. Canh cải nấu với gừng chẳng ăn thì chớ, xin đừng chê bai.
    (If you don't like cabbage soup seasoned with ginger, don't eat it please and don't disparage it.)
    In this case, "chê bai" is used to ask someone not to criticize the soup.

Advanced Usage:

"Chê bai" can be used in various contexts, including: - Critiquing someone's art or performance. - Discussing opinions about a movie, book, or music. - Commenting on social media about someone's post or appearance.

Word Variants:
  • Chê: to criticize or to complain.
  • Bai: in this context, it is a part of the phrase and does not have a standalone meaning related to disparagement.
Different Meanings:

While "chê bai" primarily means to disparage, it can also imply a sense of ridicule or mockery, depending on the context.

Synonyms:
  • Chê: to criticize.
  • Phê phán: to criticize or evaluate negatively.
  • Bôi nhọ: to smear or defame.
verb
  1. To speak scornfully of, to disparage
    • dư luận chê bai anh ta đối xử với vợ không tốt
      public opinion speaks scornfully of him because of his bad treatment of his wife
    • Canh cải nấu với gừng Chẳng ăn thì chớ xin đừng chê bai
      If you don't like cabbage soup seasoned with ginger, Don't eat it please and don't disparage it

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