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Describing someone acting superior
문화적 배경
Humility is a core Confucian value. Publicly calling someone 'chảnh' is a way for the community to enforce social equality and discourage 'showing off.' In the South, 'chảnh' is used much more casually and frequently. It's often a term of endearment or light teasing among the youth. In the North, the term can carry a bit more weight. It might be perceived as a sharper criticism of one's upbringing or character. The 'Flexing' culture (khoe khoang) has led to a massive spike in the use of 'chảnh.' It's the primary weapon used by 'netizens' to attack influencers.
Tone is everything
Say it with a smile to a friend to tease them. Say it with a frown to criticize someone's bad behavior.
Avoid with elders
Never use this word with anyone older than you in a serious context; it's considered very rude.
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Describing someone acting superior
Tone is everything
Say it with a smile to a friend to tease them. Say it with a frown to criticize someone's bad behavior.
Avoid with elders
Never use this word with anyone older than you in a serious context; it's considered very rude.
The 'Sang' distinction
Always remember: Sang chảnh = Posh (Good), Chảnh = Stuck-up (Bad).
The Cat Rule
If you want to practice using 'chảnh' safely, use it to describe cats. No one will get offended!
셀프 테스트
Choose the most natural response to a friend who is ignoring your messages but posting on Instagram.
Bạn tôi không trả lời tin nhắn nhưng lại đăng ảnh lên Facebook. Tôi nên nói gì?
'Chảnh quá nha!' is the perfect informal way to tease a friend for ignoring you.
Fill in the blank to complete the sentence about a snobbish cat.
Con mèo nhà tôi rất ____, gọi nó không bao giờ lại.
'Chảnh' is commonly used for pets that act aloof or superior.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Match 'Sang chảnh' and 'Chảnh' to their contexts.
'Sang chảnh' is for high-end things/places; 'chảnh' is for the arrogant attitude.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: Sao Lan không đi chơi với tụi mình nữa? B: Nó mới mua xe mới nên ____ rồi.
The context of getting something new and stopping hanging out with old friends implies 'chảnh.'
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시각 학습 자료
Chảnh vs. Sang Chảnh
Who can be 'Chảnh'?
People
- • Friends
- • Celebrities
- • Ex-partners
Animals
- • Cats
- • Poodles
- • Peacocks
Businesses
- • High-end cafes
- • Boutiques
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Bạn tôi không trả lời tin nhắn nhưng lại đăng ảnh lên Facebook. Tôi nên nói gì?
'Chảnh quá nha!' is the perfect informal way to tease a friend for ignoring you.
Con mèo nhà tôi rất ____, gọi nó không bao giờ lại.
'Chảnh' is commonly used for pets that act aloof or superior.
Match 'Sang chảnh' and 'Chảnh' to their contexts.
'Sang chảnh' is for high-end things/places; 'chảnh' is for the arrogant attitude.
A: Sao Lan không đi chơi với tụi mình nữa? B: Nó mới mua xe mới nên ____ rồi.
The context of getting something new and stopping hanging out with old friends implies 'chảnh.'
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자주 묻는 질문
12 질문Not always. Between close friends, it's a common way to tease someone for being a bit 'extra' or acting cool.
Yes, it's gender-neutral. You can say 'Anh ta chảnh' or 'Cô ta chảnh.'
It's a more emphatic, rhythmic version of 'chảnh.' It sounds more descriptive and often more critical.
Absolutely not. It's too informal and slangy. Use 'kiêu ngạo' or 'thiếu khiêm tốn' if you must describe arrogance formally.
You say 'Đừng có chảnh!' or 'Bớt chảnh lại đi!'
'Kiêu' is more formal/literary (arrogant/proud). 'Chảnh' is modern slang (stuck-up/diva).
In that context, it means 'luxurious and high-class.' It's a positive adjective for places and things.
Only ironically. e.g., 'Nay mình hơi chảnh nha' (I'm feeling myself today/acting a bit like a diva).
It's used everywhere now, but it has a stronger 'Saigon slang' vibe in its origin.
It's a cute way to say someone is acting like a 'stuck-up puppy'—arrogant but in an adorable way.
Yes, it's very confrontational. It's better to complain to the manager using formal language.
No, they sound similar but are unrelated. 'Chanh' is a lemon; 'Chảnh' is the attitude.
관련 표현
Sang chảnh
builds onLuxurious and classy
Kiêu ngạo
synonymArrogant
Làm giá
similarTo play hard to get / To act high-value
Hợm hĩnh
similarSnobbish
Khiêm tốn
contrastHumble
