Cô ấy hay nói xấu người khác sau lưng.
She often speaks ill of others behind their backs.
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Dictionary entry
nói xấu
nói xấu means to badmouth in Vietnamese. Review definitions, example sentences, and related dictionary entries.
Definitions
Meanings
- 01
to badmouth
- 02
to speak ill of someone
Reference
Lexical details
- Part of speech
- Verb
- CEFR
- B1
Usage notes
Takes a direct object (the person criticized). Frequently collocates with 'sau lưng' (behind one's back) to indicate covert criticism.
Examples
Usage in context
3 examples
Đừng nói xấu bạn của mình, hãy thẳng thắn góp ý nếu cần.
Don't badmouth your friends; be straightforward with your criticism if needed.
Nói xấu người khác có thể làm hỏng mối quan hệ.
Badmouthing others can ruin relationships.