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Thích thì chìu
/tʰɪ́k tʰì tɕìw/
do as you please
Tôi thích ngủ nướng, thích thì chìu thôi!
I love sleeping in; I do as I please!
informal
To act according to one's personal preference or desire without restraint or external pressure.
Anh ấy thích chơi game suốt ngày, thích thì chìu thôi.
He plays games all day; he does as he pleases.
Cô ấy thích thức khuya, thích thì chìu.
She stays up late; she does as she pleases.
Often used in casual conversation to justify indulgent or self-serving behavior.
Collocations
thích thì chìu thôijust do as you please
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Pro Tip
Avoid overuse
While 'thích thì chìu' is common in casual speech, overusing it in formal contexts may sound immature or irresponsible.
Usage Notes
The phrase is colloquial and typically used in relaxed or self-justifying contexts. It can imply a lack of discipline or disregard for norms, depending on tone.
Word Breakdown
thích
to like/prefer
rootthì
then
grammatical particlechìu
to indulge/please
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh