A1 Idiom 中性

Adu mulut

Argue

意思

A verbal fight or argument

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文化背景

In Javanese culture, 'adu mulut' in public is highly discouraged as it violates the principle of 'Alus' (refinement). In Batak culture (North Sumatra), speaking loudly and firmly is common. What might look like 'adu mulut' to an outsider is often just a passionate discussion. In cities like Jakarta, 'adu mulut' is a common sight in traffic and is often seen as a way to vent frustration. Indonesian 'Sinetron' (soap operas) rely heavily on 'adu mulut' scenes to create drama and tension.

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Use 'Beradu'

Use 'beradu mulut' in writing to sound more educated and grammatically correct.

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Not for Physical Fights

Never use 'adu mulut' if someone got hit. That's 'berkelahi.'

意思

A verbal fight or argument

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Use 'Beradu'

Use 'beradu mulut' in writing to sound more educated and grammatically correct.

⚠️

Not for Physical Fights

Never use 'adu mulut' if someone got hit. That's 'berkelahi.'

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The 'Face' Factor

In Indonesia, stopping an 'adu mulut' is often about saving face for both parties.

自我测试

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

Dua tetangga itu sedang ___ karena masalah sampah.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: adu mulut

Arguments about trash are verbal, so 'adu mulut' is the correct idiom.

Which situation best describes 'adu mulut'?

Apa itu adu mulut?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Dua orang sedang marah dan bicara keras.

Adu mulut involves anger and loud talking (verbal fighting).

Complete the dialogue.

Ibu: 'Kenapa di luar berisik sekali?' Anak: 'Ada dua orang yang sedang ___.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: adu mulut

Noise (berisik) in this context is caused by people arguing.

Match the phrase to the context.

Context: A heated debate on a TV talk show.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Adu mulut

TV debates often involve 'adu mulut' (verbal clashing).

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

Dua tetangga itu sedang ___ karena masalah sampah.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: adu mulut

Arguments about trash are verbal, so 'adu mulut' is the correct idiom.

Which situation best describes 'adu mulut'? Choose A1

Apa itu adu mulut?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Dua orang sedang marah dan bicara keras.

Adu mulut involves anger and loud talking (verbal fighting).

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Ibu: 'Kenapa di luar berisik sekali?' Anak: 'Ada dua orang yang sedang ___.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: adu mulut

Noise (berisik) in this context is caused by people arguing.

Match the phrase to the context. situation_matching B1

Context: A heated debate on a TV talk show.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Adu mulut

TV debates often involve 'adu mulut' (verbal clashing).

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

5 个问题

The phrase itself isn't rude, but the action it describes is usually seen as negative or impolite in public.

No, it implies anger. For a friendly debate, use 'diskusi' or 'tukar pikiran.'

'Cekcok' is often used for domestic bickering, while 'adu mulut' is more general and can be quite loud.

Yes, but usually with the prefix 'ber-', as in 'beradu mulut.'

Yes, it's a common phrase that children understand and use to describe their peers.

相关表达

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Adu domba

similar

To pit two parties against each other.

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Mulut manis

contrast

Sweet talker.

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Tutup mulut

contrast

To keep quiet / keep a secret.

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Besar mulut

related

To boast or brag.

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Adu argumen

specialized form

To debate logically.

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