đơn bạc
[ʔɗəːn˧˧ ʔɓaːk̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) superficial, shallow
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đến nay thời cục biến-đổi, cái thế lực tân-học mạnh lên, lòng người thiên về đường trí xảo, tình-cảm càng ngày càng đơn bạc, văn-hóa vật chất cực thịnh, Nho-giáo tự-hồ cái nhà cũ đã hẩm nát hết cả, động đến là đổ bẹp xuống.Times are now changing; the new learning is growing stronger, people are leaning toward cleverness, feelings are growing ever shallower, material culture reaches its peak; Confucianism is like an old house already rotten through –one touch and it collapses.
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “đơn bạc” mean?
(adjective) superficial, shallow
Is “đơn bạc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.