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Definition

Vietnamese

Tự thuyết phục bản thân tin vào điều không có thật hoặc quá tốt đẹp — thường dùng khi nói ai đó đang 'tự ảo'.

English

Self-delusion or convincing oneself unrealistically.

How it's used: Carries mocking or insulting undertones.

Example

Vietnamese

Nó đang tự kỷ ám thị.

English

They're totally in their own head.

Usage & Context

Common Situations

Typical for Millennial speakers in North contexts — informal, community-sourced usage.

Tone & Vibe

Rude · Slang · North.

Cultural & Linguistic Detail

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country or origin scope
vietnam
macro region
north
origin certainty
likely
intensity
medium
connotation
insulting
context of use
everyday_speech
literal or figurative
figurative
source type
heard_in_real_life
current usage status
current
commonness
somewhat_common
speech register
informal
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