tệ đoan

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The Vietnamese word "tệ đoan" is a noun that refers to social evils or corrupt practices in society. It is often used to describe behaviors or actions that are harmful, immoral, or detrimental to the community or social order.

Meaning:

• Social Evil: Refers to practices that negatively impact society, such as crime, corruption, or unethical behavior.
• Corrupt Practices: Refers to dishonest actions, often in a professional or governmental context, that undermine trust and fairness.

Usage:

"tệ đoan" is commonly used in discussions about social issues, ethics, and governance. You can use it when talking about problems in your community or issues in politics.

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced discussions, "tệ đoan" can be used to analyze specific issues within a society, such as: - "Chúng ta cần phải đấu tranh chống lại các tệ đoan xã hội."
(We need to fight against social evils.)

Word Variants:

• Tệ hại: This can mean "harmful" or "bad," often used to describe the nature of the "tệ đoan."
• Đoàn: While it directly relates to the word, "đoàn" can also mean "group" or "unit" in other contexts.

Different Meaning:

While "tệ đoan" primarily refers to social evils, in a broader sense, it can sometimes refer to any negative characteristic of a practice or behavior, though this is less common.

Synonyms:

• Xã hội đen: This means "underworld" or "organized crime," often associated with severe social evils.
• Tham nhũng: This specifically means "corruption," which is a type of "tệ đoan."
• Tội phạm: This means "crime," which is also related to social evils.

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noun

1. social evil, corrupt practices