Characters remaining: 500/500
Translation

Also found in: Vietnamese - French

cà mèng

Academic
Friendly

The Vietnamese word "cà mèng" is an adjective that means "bad," "inferior," or "worthless." It is often used to describe something that is of low quality or not up to standard.

Usage Instructions:
  • You can use "cà mèng" to describe objects, people, or situations that you find unsatisfactory or disappointing.
  • It’s important to note that this term can carry a negative connotation, so use it carefully to avoid offending someone.
Examples:
  1. Chiếc đồng hồ cà mèng - This means "a watch of inferior quality." You would use this if you are talking about a watch that doesn't work well or looks cheap.
  2. Bọn người cà mèng - This translates to "a group of worthless people." You might use this phrase to express your disapproval of a group of people you find to be untrustworthy or unhelpful.
Advanced Usage:
  • "Cà mèng" can be used in a more figurative sense to describe situations or experiences. For example:
    • Một bữa tiệc cà mèng - "A worthless party." This could refer to a party that was boring or poorly organized.
Word Variants:
  • There are no direct variants of "cà mèng," but you might find similar expressions in colloquial language or slang that convey a similar meaning.
Different Meanings:
  • While "cà mèng" primarily implies inferiority or worthlessness, in some contexts, it may simply refer to something that is not impressive or does not meet expectations.
Synonyms:
  • Some synonyms for "cà mèng" include:
    • kém chất lượng - "low quality"
    • tồi tệ - "terrible" or "bad"
    • không đáng giá - "not worth" or "worthless"
adj
  1. Bad, inferior, worthless
    • chiếc đồng hồ cà mèng
      a watch of inferior quality
    • bọn người cà mèng
      a group of worthless people

Similar Spellings

Comments and discussion on the word "cà mèng"