cà khổ

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The Vietnamese word "cà khổ" is an adjective that describes something as trashy, gimcrack, worthless, or of bad quality. It is often used to express disappointment or disapproval regarding the quality of an object or situation.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "cà khổ" to describe items, experiences, or even people when you want to emphasize that they are not good or are disappointing. It’s commonly used in informal conversations.

Examples:

1. Describing an Object:

   • "Cái điện thoại này cà khổ quá, không đáng tiền."
   • (This phone is so trashy, it's not worth the money.)

2. Describing an Experience:

   • "Bữa tiệc hôm qua thật cà khổ, không có gì thú vị cả."
   • (Last night's party was really worthless, there was nothing interesting at all.)

3. Describing a Person:

   • "Anh ấy chỉ nói những điều cà khổ, không ai muốn nghe."
   • (He only talks about worthless things, no one wants to listen.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "cà khổ" can be used metaphorically to describe situations that are disappointing or frustrating. For example, you might say "Cuộc sống hiện tại của tôi thật cà khổ" (My current life is really trashy), implying that you find your life unsatisfactory.

Word Variants:

There are no direct variants of "cà khổ," but you may encounter phrases that use "cà" or "khổ" in different contexts. The word itself is quite specific to expressing low quality.

Different Meanings:

While "cà khổ" primarily refers to trashy or worthless quality, in some contexts, it may also imply a sense of irony or sarcasm. For instance, if someone uses it to describe something that is usually considered valuable but has disappointed them, it adds a layer of emotional expression.

Synonyms:

1. Thấp kém - inferior
2. Tồi tệ - bad, terrible
3. Kém chất lượng - low quality 4.

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adj

1. Trashy, gimcrack, worthless, of bad quality