khinh khỉnh

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The Vietnamese word "khinh khỉnh" is an adjective that describes a certain way of looking at someone or something, often with a sense of disdain or arrogance. It conveys an attitude of superiority or a feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect.

Basic Explanation

• Meaning: "Khinh khỉnh" means to look disdainful or supercilious. It implies that a person appears to think they are better than others.
• Usage: You can use "khinh khỉnh" to describe someone's facial expression or demeanor when they react to something they consider inferior or unimportant.

Example Sentences

1. Simple Usage:

   • "Cô ấy nhìn tôi khinh khỉnh khi tôi mắc lỗi."
   • (She looked at me disdainfully when I made a mistake.)

2. Advanced Usage:

   • "Trong cuộc họp, anh ta luôn khinh khỉnh với những ý kiến khác biệt."
   • (In the meeting, he always had a supercilious attitude towards differing opinions.)

Word Variants

• Khinh: This part means "to despise" or "to scorn."
• Khỉnh: This part emphasizes the manner of looking or behaving in a proud or disdainful way.

Different Meanings

"Khinh khỉnh" primarily focuses on the attitude conveyed through one's expression or demeanor. It doesn't have many alternative meanings and is usually used in the context of social interactions and perceptions.

Synonyms

• Khinh bỉ: To despise; to scorn.
• Ngạo mạn: Arrogant; haughty.
• Kiêu ngạo: Proud; conceited.

Usage Tips

• Use "khinh khỉnh" when you want to describe someone's facial expression or attitude that suggests they feel superior to others.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious as it can convey negative feelings towards the person being described.

Academic

1. (look) disdainful, (look) supercilious