cay nghiệt
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Meaning
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Expressing opinions or criticism in a way that is very harsh or unkind.
vi Bà ấy luôn đưa ra những lời nhận xét cay nghiệt về công việc của tôi.
en She always makes severe remarks about my work.
Behaving in a way that is intentionally unkind or causing pain to others.
vi Ông ta là một người có tính tình cay nghiệt và hay xét nét.
en He is a cruel person who often nitpicks.