ngang bướng

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The Vietnamese word "ngang bướng" is an adjective that describes someone who is obstinate or self-willed. This term is often used to refer to a person who stubbornly sticks to their own opinions or decisions, even when faced with contrary evidence or arguments.

Usage Instructions

• You can use "ngang bướng" to describe a person (like a child or an adult) who refuses to change their mind or behavior despite reason or persuasion.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it’s especially common in everyday conversation.

Example

• Câu ví dụ: "Cậu bé đó rất ngang bướng, không chịu nghe lời cha mẹ." (Translation: "That boy is very obstinate; he refuses to listen to his parents.")

Advanced Usage

• In more advanced usage, "ngang bướng" can be used in a metaphorical sense to describe situations or attitudes that are inflexible. For example, you might say "Một cách nghĩ ngang bướng" to refer to a stubborn way of thinking.

Word Variants

• The word "ngang" can also stand alone, meaning "sideways" or "across," but when paired with "bướng," it specifically conveys the idea of stubbornness.
• Noun form: "sự ngang bướng" (the state of being obstinate)

Different Meanings

• While "ngang bướng" primarily refers to obstinacy, it can also imply a sense of pride or unwillingness to yield, which can be positive or negative depending on the context.

Academic

adj

1. obstinate, self-willed