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Not expressing gratitude; failing to show appreciation for kindness or help received.
Cô ấy nhận quà nhưng không tạ ơn.
She received a gift but didn't thank the giver.
Đừng như vậy, hãy tạ ơn khi người khác giúp đỡ bạn.
Don't be like that; thank others when they help you.
Commonly used in everyday conversation to describe someone who lacks basic manners in expressing gratitude.
In Vietnamese culture, expressing gratitude is highly valued. Using 'không tạ ơn' to describe someone implies they are violating social norms of politeness and reciprocity.
Use 'không tạ ơn' to describe a person's character or habitual behavior, not a single instance. For one-time occurrences, use 'không cảm ơn' (not thanking).
Composed of 'không' (not), 'tạ' (to thank), and 'ơn' (favor/gratitude). The phrase literally means 'not thanking favors' but functions as a compound adjective describing a lack of gratitude.
This phrase is used to describe people who fail to acknowledge kindness. It is stronger than simply 'not saying thank you' and implies a moral failing. Avoid using in formal contexts where politeness is expected.