gắt gao

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The Vietnamese word "gắt gao" means "strict," "severe," or "harsh." It is often used to describe a situation, rule, or person that is very demanding or does not allow for any excuses.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "gắt gao" to describe someone who enforces rules firmly, or to refer to conditions that are very tough or rigorous.
• It can also be used in contexts where someone is pursuing something with intensity, like collecting debts.

Examples:

1. In a strict context:

   • "Cô giáo rất gắt gao với học sinh."
   • Translation: "The teacher is very strict with the students."

2. In a tough situation:

   • "Thời tiết hôm nay thật gắt gao."
   • Translation: "The weather today is really harsh."

3. In the context of debt collection:

   • "Ông ấy thúc nợ gắt gao."
   • Translation: "He is collecting debts harshly."

Advanced Usage:

• You might encounter "gắt gao" in formal or literary contexts, where it conveys a deeper sense of severity or strictness, such as in discussions about laws, regulations, or moral principles.
• In a metaphorical sense, "gắt gao" can describe someone who is very insistent about their beliefs or opinions.

Word Variants:

• While "gắt gao" does not have direct variants, it can be combined with other words to form phrases, such as:
  • "gắt gao trong công việc" (strict in work)
  • "gắt gao với bản thân" (harsh on oneself)

Different Meanings:

• "Gắt gao" primarily conveys strictness or harshness but can also imply a sense of urgency or pressure, especially in competitive environments.

Academic

1. Strict, severe, harsh
   • Thúc nợ gắt gao
     To dun with harshness