chua chát
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Meaning
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Adjective
Bitter, acerbic, or acrid describes a sharp and unpleasant taste or a harsh tone.
vi Những lời nhận xét chua chát của ông ấy khiến mọi người buồn lòng.
en His acerbic remarks made everyone feel sad.
Feeling resentful or embittered refers to having a persistent sense of unfair treatment.
vi Cô ấy cảm thấy chua chát sau khi nỗ lực của mình bị phớt lờ.
en She felt embittered after her efforts were ignored.
Adverb
Doing something begrudgingly or bitterly means performing an action with a feeling of resentment.
vi Anh ta mỉm cười chua chát khi nghĩ về thất bại vừa rồi.
en He smiled bitterly when thinking about the recent failure.