lủn mủn

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The Vietnamese word "lủn mủn" refers to being petty or mean in disposition. It describes someone who tends to focus on trivial matters or is overly concerned with insignificant details, often at the expense of more important issues.

Usage Instructions:

• "Lủn mủn" is often used to describe behavior or attitudes. When you want to talk about someone who is being unnecessarily harsh or critical about small things, you can use this word.

Example:

• Sentence: "Anh ấy rất lủn mủn khi phê bình bộ phim đó." Translation: "He was very petty when criticizing that movie."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, you can use "lủn mủn" to discuss not just personal traits but also societal behaviors, such as how people may argue over small issues instead of addressing larger concerns.

Word Variants:

• There aren't direct variants of "lủn mủn," but you can use related adjectives to convey similar meanings, such as "nhỏ mọn" (petty) or "tiểu tiết" (minute details).

Different Meanings:

While "lủn mủn" primarily indicates pettiness or meanness, it can also imply a lack of attention to important matters because of an excessive focus on trivialities.

Academic

1. Mean
   • Tính lủn mủn
     To be mean in disposion
   • Không để ý đến những cái lủn mủn
     not to pay attention to mean things (trifles)