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tai tiếng

Pronunciation Northern /taːj˧˧ tiəŋ˧˥/ Central /taːj˧˥ tiə̰ŋ˩˧/ Southern /taːj˧˧ tiəŋ˧˥/
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bad reputation
Noun
bad reputation
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Meaning
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Noun

Sense 1 Noun
bad reputation Appearance & PersonalityTheme

A poor opinion that people have about someone because of their past actions.

vi Vụ bê bối đã để lại nhiều tai tiếng cho anh ấy.

en The scandal has left him with a bad reputation.

Adjective

Sense 2 Adjective
infamous

Well known for some bad quality or deed that causes a loss of reputation.

vi Hành động tai tiếng đó đã khiến mọi người xa lánh anh ta.

en That infamous action has caused everyone to avoid him.

Parts
tai / tiếng
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tai nạn / tai nghe / tai hại / đầu cua tai nheo …
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