biến thái
[ʔɓiən˧˦ tʰaːj˧˦]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) metamorphosis
Register: informalConnotation: humorous
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
biến thái hoàn toàncomplete metamorphosis
biến thái không hoàn toànincomplete metamorphosis
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to metamorphose
Register: informalConnotation: humorous
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) sexually perverted or deviant
Register: informalConnotation: humorous
Examples
Cái thằng/con này biến thái quá đi!You are such a pervert!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “biến thái” mean?
(noun) metamorphosis
Is “biến thái” formal or informal?
biến thái is generally informal; connotation: humorous.