gian tà
[zaːn˧˧ taː˨˩]
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Meaning · English
(noun) treacherous and sinister person
NounRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] Khưu mỗ thà mất mạng chứ há lại cam tâm quị lụy bọn gian tà?[…] I, Qiū, would rather die; why would I consent to grovelling before evildoers?
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “gian tà” mean?
(noun) treacherous and sinister person
Is “gian tà” formal or informal?
gian tà is generally formal.