gắt gỏng

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The Vietnamese word "gắt gỏng" is an adjective used to describe someone who is churlish, grouchy, or bad-tempered. It’s often used to refer to a person who is easily irritated or quick to express annoyance.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "gắt gỏng" to describe a person's mood or behavior, especially when they are being grumpy or irritable.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it is more commonly used in everyday conversations.

Example Sentences:

1. Cô ấy thật gắt gỏng hôm nay.
   (She is really grouchy today.)

2. Đừng có gắt gỏng với trẻ con.
   (Don’t be bad-tempered with the kids.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Gắt gỏng" can be used in more complex sentences to describe situations where someone’s grouchiness affects others. For example:
  • Anh ấy gắt gỏng với mọi người xung quanh, khiến bầu không khí trở nên căng thẳng. (He is bad-tempered with everyone around, making the atmosphere tense.)

Word Variants:

• Gắt: This part of the word means "to be sharp" or "to scold." It can be used on its own to describe someone who is harsh or severe.
• Gỏng: This part refers to being grumpy or irritable. It can also stand alone in some contexts to convey a similar meaning.

Different Meanings:

While "gắt gỏng" primarily refers to being grouchy or bad-tempered, it can also imply that someone is being overly critical or harsh in their judgments.

Synonyms:

• Cáu kỉnh: This means "irritable" and can be used in similar contexts.

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adj

1. churlish; grouchy; bad-tempered