làm khó chịu

/ləm xo˧˥ t͡ɕɨəw˧˥/
phraseIntermediate to annoy or irritate
informal

To cause someone to feel annoyed, irritated, or uncomfortable through persistent or bothersome behavior.

Anh ấy làm khó chịu mọi người với những câu hỏi không cần thiết.

He annoys everyone with unnecessary questions.

Con trẻ làm khó chịu mẹ bằng cách khóc liên tục.

The child irritates his mother by crying continuously.

💡

This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversations to express frustration or irritation toward someone's behavior.

Related Phrases

khó chịuadjective
annoying, irritating
làm phiềnphrase
to bother, to disturb

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

Use 'làm khó chịu' when describing persistent or intentional behavior that annoys someone. For one-time actions, 'làm phiền' might be more appropriate.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

Overusing this phrase can make you seem overly negative or critical. Use it sparingly to maintain effective communication.

📖Word Origin

The phrase is a combination of the verb 'làm' (to do/make) and the adjective 'khó chịu' (annoying/irritating), forming a common expression to describe bothersome behavior.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is informal and often used in casual or emotional contexts. It can be used to describe actions that cause mild to moderate annoyance.

Word Breakdown

làm
to do/make
verb
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khó chịu
annoying/irritating
adjective
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