cáo bịnh

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The Vietnamese term "cáo bịnh" is a verb that means "to feign illness" or "to sham sickness." It describes the act of pretending to be sick in order to avoid responsibilities, such as going to school or work, or to gain sympathy from others.

Usage Instructions

• "Cáo bịnh" is typically used when someone is not genuinely sick but pretends to be for personal gain or to escape a situation.
• It can be used in both casual conversations and more formal discussions about behavior.

Example

• Casual Usage: "Hôm nay, Minh cáo bịnh để không phải đi học." (Today, Minh is pretending to be sick so he doesn't have to go to school.)

Advanced Usage

• In a more advanced context, "cáo bịnh" can be discussed in terms of its psychological implications, such as the reasons why someone might feel the need to fake illness. This could lead to discussions about social pressures or personal issues.

Word Variants

• "Bịnh" (sickness) can be combined with other words to create phrases like "bịnh nặng" (serious illness) or "bịnh nhẹ" (mild illness).
• "Cáo" (to accuse or to report) is also used in other contexts, such as "cáo buộc" (to accuse).

Different Meanings

• While "cáo bịnh" specifically refers to the act of pretending to be ill, the individual words have broader meanings:
  • "Cáo" can mean to report or to inform.
  • "Bịnh" simply means illness or sickness.

Synonyms

• Some synonyms for "cáo bịnh" include:
  • "Giả vờ bịnh" (to pretend to be sick) – which is a more straightforward way of saying the same thing.
  • "Lừa bịnh" (to deceive about being sick) – which emphasizes the deceitful aspect of the act.

Academic

verb

1. to feign illness; to sham sickness