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tính cách xấu bụng
/tɪŋ˧˦ kawk˧˦ saw˧˥ buŋ˧˩˧/
ill-natured personality
Anh ấy có tính cách xấu bụng, lúc nào cũng nói xấu người khác.
He has an ill-natured personality; he always speaks ill of others.
informal
A personality characterized by being mean-spirited, spiteful, or having harmful intentions toward others.
Cô ấy luôn có những lời nói xấu bụng khiến mọi người khó chịu.
She always has ill-natured words that annoy everyone.
Often used to describe someone who enjoys causing trouble or distress to others.
Collocations
tính cách xấu bụngill-natured personalityngười có tính cách xấu bụngill-natured personlời nói xấu bụngill-natured words
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Avoiding Misuse
Do not confuse 'xấu bụng' with 'xấu tính' (bad-tempered). 'Xấu bụng' implies malicious intent, while 'xấu tính' refers to a generally bad temperament.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Use 'tính cách xấu bụng' when describing someone who deliberately harms others, not just someone who is rude or impatient.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'tính cách' (personality) with 'xấu bụng' (literally 'bad-hearted'), where 'bụng' metaphorically refers to one's inner self or character.
Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe someone who is spiteful or enjoys making others feel bad. Often used in casual conversation rather than formal writing.
Word Breakdown
tính cách
personality
nounxấu bụng
ill-natured or mean-spirited
phraseTừ Điển Việt Anh