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How do you say “offensive” in Vietnamese?

“Offensive” in Vietnamese is xúc phạm (to offend), sỉ nhục (to humiliate).

Vietnamese words for “offensive”

  • xúc phạmverb
    Hanoi [sʊwk͡p̚˧˦ faːm˧˨ʔ] · Saigon [sʊwk͡p̚˦˥ faːm˨˩˨]xúc rising phạm heavy

    to offend; to derogate; to hurt

    for “offensive” meaning: Causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, hatred, sadness, or indignation.

  • sỉ nhụcverb
    Hanoi [si˧˩ ɲʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ] · Saigon [ʂɪj˨˩˦ ɲʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]sỉ dipping nhục heavy

    to humiliate; to shame; to disgrace

    for “offensive” meaning: Causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, hatred, sadness, or indignation.

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