ăn mảnh

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The Vietnamese word "ăn mảnh" is a verb that means to work stealthily or secretly for one's own profits, often at the expense of others. It has a negative connotation, suggesting selfishness or opportunism.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "ăn mảnh" to describe someone who is taking advantage of a situation for their own benefit, often without regard for others.
• It is commonly used in contexts where there is a sense of dishonesty or unethical behavior.

Example:

• Sentence: "Trong công ty, có nhiều người ăn mảnh và không chia sẻ thành quả với đồng nghiệp." (Translation: "In the company, there are many people who work stealthily for their own profits and do not share the results with their colleagues.")

Advanced Usage:

• "Ăn mảnh" can be used in more complex sentences to describe specific situations, such as in business, politics, or personal relationships.
• Example: "Ông ta đã ăn mảnh trong dự án đó, khiến các thành viên khác cảm thấy bị lợi dụng." (Translation: "He worked stealthily for his own profits in that project, making the other members feel exploited.")

Word Variants:

• The phrase can be modified to include adjectives or other verbs to emphasize the behavior, such as "ăn mảnh một cách thô bạo" (to work stealthily in a blatant manner).

Different Meanings:

• While "ăn mảnh" primarily refers to selfish behavior, in some contexts, it might be used more generally to describe any act of self-serving behavior, not necessarily involving deceit.

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verb

1. To work stealthily for one's own profits