sô vanh

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The Vietnamese word "sô vanh" refers to a person who displays a strong and often aggressive sense of superiority, particularly towards their own group, gender, or nationality. This term can be translated into English as "chauvinistic" or "chauvinist." It describes someone who believes that their own beliefs or group are better than others and often manifests a dismissive or contemptuous attitude towards those who are different.

Usage Instructions:

• "Sô vanh" is used as a noun to describe individuals, attitudes, or behaviors that display extreme loyalty or bias towards one’s own group.
• It is often used in discussions about gender roles, nationalism, or any scenario where one group is considered superior to others.

Example:

• "Anh ta rất sô vanh khi nói rằng đàn ông luôn giỏi hơn phụ nữ trong công việc." (He is very chauvinistic when he says that men are always better than women at work.)

Advanced Usage:

In more complex discussions, "sô vanh" can be used in academic or social contexts to analyze the implications of such attitudes in society, politics, or culture. For instance: - "Sự sô vanh trong xã hội có thể dẫn đến bất bình đẳng giới và phân biệt chủng tộc." (Chauvinism in society can lead to gender inequality and racial discrimination.)

Word Variants:

• "Sô vanh" does not have many direct variants, but you can often see it used in different contexts or combined with adjectives to describe the intensity of the chauvinistic behavior, such as "sô vanh cực đoan" (extreme chauvinist).

Different Meanings:

While "sô vanh" primarily refers to chauvinism, it can sometimes be used to describe any form of excessive pride in one’s group or identity, not just in a negative context.

Synonyms:

• "Chủ nghĩa dân tộc" (nationalism) - when referring to a strong pride in one’s country, which can overlap with chauvinistic attitudes.
• "Kỳ thị" (discrimination) - in the context of showing bias against other groups.

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noun

1. chauvinistic, chauvinist