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nhá đẻ xú hôi

/ɲaː ɗɛ̂ ɕɨ́ hɔ̂j/
phrase★Intermediate
informalslang

A derogatory phrase describing a mother who is neglectful, abusive, or otherwise fails to care for her children properly.

Mẹ anh ấy là nhá đẻ xú hôi, anh ấy đã phải tự nuôi mình từ nhỏ.

His mother was a terrible mother; he had to raise himself from a young age.

💡

This phrase is highly offensive and should be used with extreme caution.

Collocations

nhá đẻ xú hôiterrible mother

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

nhá đẻ xấuphrase
bad mother
mẹ tệphrase
terrible mother

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Sensitivity

This phrase is deeply offensive and reflects poorly on the speaker if used inappropriately.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Offensive Language

Never use this phrase unless you are certain of the context and the relationship with the listener.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'nhá đẻ' (mother) with 'xú hôi' (smelly, disgusting), emphasizing extreme disapproval.

📝Usage Notes

This is a very strong insult in Vietnamese culture and should be avoided in polite conversation.

Word Breakdown

nhá đẻ
mother
root
+
xú hôi
smelly, disgusting
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh

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