Significado
Someone who claims to know everything.
Contexto cultural
Humility is a cornerstone of Confucian influence in Vietnam. Publicly claiming to know everything is a social 'faux pas' that invites the 'biết tuốt' label as a way to bring the person back to earth. The word 'tuốt' is more common in the North. Southerners might use 'biết hết' or 'biết ráo' more frequently, though they understand 'biết tuốt' perfectly due to media influence. The rise of 'Thánh' (Saint) culture has transformed 'biết tuốt' into 'Thánh biết tuốt,' used for anyone who comments authoritatively on every viral news story. Teachers often use the negative example of a 'biết tuốt' to encourage students to listen more and talk less, emphasizing that 'the more you know, the more you realize you don't know.'
Watch your tone
If you say 'biết tuốt' with a flat tone, it might sound like a compliment. Use a slightly exaggerated, higher pitch on 'tuốt' to make the sarcasm clear.
The 'Thánh' Upgrade
If you want to sound like a local Gen Z, use 'Thánh biết tuốt' instead of just 'biết tuốt.'
Significado
Someone who claims to know everything.
Watch your tone
If you say 'biết tuốt' with a flat tone, it might sound like a compliment. Use a slightly exaggerated, higher pitch on 'tuốt' to make the sarcasm clear.
The 'Thánh' Upgrade
If you want to sound like a local Gen Z, use 'Thánh biết tuốt' instead of just 'biết tuốt.'
Humility First
If someone calls you 'biết tuốt,' immediately deny it and say 'Tôi chỉ biết một chút thôi' to save face.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the most appropriate response to a friend who is bragging about knowing the secret recipe of a famous restaurant without any proof.
Bạn A: 'Tớ biết công thức bí mật của gà rán KFC đấy!' Bạn B: '...'
Option 'a' uses the sarcastic 'giáo sư biết tuốt' which fits the teasing tone of the situation.
Fill in the blank with the correct classifier to complete the sentence.
Đừng có tin lời ___ biết tuốt đó, hắn chỉ nói phét thôi.
In informal Vietnamese, 'thằng' is the common classifier for a male person you are criticizing.
Match the sentence to the correct context.
Sentence: 'Gớm, nay thành anh biết tuốt rồi cơ đấy?'
The use of 'Gớm' and 'anh biết tuốt' indicates a playful, informal teasing typical of family members.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosBạn A: 'Tớ biết công thức bí mật của gà rán KFC đấy!' Bạn B: '...'
Option 'a' uses the sarcastic 'giáo sư biết tuốt' which fits the teasing tone of the situation.
Đừng có tin lời ___ biết tuốt đó, hắn chỉ nói phét thôi.
In informal Vietnamese, 'thằng' is the common classifier for a male person you are criticizing.
Sentence: 'Gớm, nay thành anh biết tuốt rồi cơ đấy?'
The use of 'Gớm' and 'anh biết tuốt' indicates a playful, informal teasing typical of family members.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntas90% of the time, yes. It's used to mock someone. Occasionally, it's used playfully with children or very close friends.
Only if you want to get fired! It's very disrespectful to use with superiors.
'Biết hết' is neutral and factual. 'Biết tuốt' is slangy and usually sarcastic.
Yes, everyone understands it, but Southerners might use 'biết ráo' or 'biết hết' more naturally in their own dialect.
You can say: 'Tôi không phải là kẻ biết tuốt đâu.'
Yes, it can mean 'to strip' (like rice) or 'all the way' (đi tuốt vào trong - go all the way inside).
No, it's gender-neutral. You just change the classifier: 'Bà biết tuốt' (female) vs 'Ông biết tuốt' (male).
Yes, it's very common in texting and social media comments.
There isn't a single slang word, but 'không biết gì' (know nothing) or 'ngây ngô' (naive) are opposites.
No, it's only used for people who *act* like they know everything.
Frases relacionadas
Thánh chém
similarSomeone who exaggerates or lies confidently.
Mọt sách
contrastA bookworm.
Thông thái
contrastWise/Erudite.
Biết tuốt tuột
builds onTo know absolutely every tiny detail.
