The Vietnamese phrase "gắt mù" can be understood as "burst noisily and loudly into angry words." It describes a situation where someone suddenly becomes very angry and starts to shout or speak loudly, often expressing frustration or annoyance.
Usage Instructions:
Context: Use "gắt mù" when describing a person who suddenly raises their voice in anger. It is often used in informal conversations and can describe both specific events and general behavior.
Form: It is commonly used as a verb phrase.
Example:
Sentence: "Khi biết tin xe mình bị hỏng, anh ấy gắt mù với nhân viên sửa chữa."
Translation: "When he learned that his car was broken, he burst out angrily at the repair staff."
Advanced Usage:
In more advanced contexts, "gắt mù" can be used to describe not only personal reactions but also situations in which a person feels overwhelmed and responds vocally. It can be combined with other phrases to emphasize the intensity of the anger, such as "gắt mù như bão" (bursting into anger like a storm).
Word Variants:
The word "gắt" itself means "sharp" or "harsh," and it can be used in various contexts to describe something that is intense or severe.
The word "mù" means "blind" or "foggy," but in this phrase, it contributes to the meaning of something that is overwhelming or uncontrollable.
Different Meanings:
While "gắt mù" primarily relates to anger, it can also describe moments of heightened emotion that lead to loud expressions, not always limited to anger. It may also be used in humorous contexts to exaggerate a reaction.
Synonyms:
"Quát" – to scold or yell at someone.
"Chửi" – to curse or insult someone.
"Gầm gừ" – to growl or speak in a low, threatening voice.