bư
Definition
- Adjective:
- Silly; foolish: Describes a person, action, or idea that shows a lack of good sense or judgment; not serious or sensible.
- Stupid; simple-minded: Indicates a lack of intelligence or common sense.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Đừng có bư như vậy! (Don't be so silly!)
- Nó nghĩ ra một kế hoạch bư lắm. (He thought up a very stupid plan.)
- Cái câu hỏi đó nghe thật bư. (That question sounds really foolish.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "bư" is primarily used in informal, colloquial Southern Vietnamese speech. It carries a tone of mild to moderate criticism or teasing, rather than harsh insult.
Variants and Related Words
- Bư bư (adj): A reduplicated form that can emphasize the silly quality or sound more affectionate or playful.
- Thằng bé nhìn bư bư dễ thương. (The boy looks adorably silly.)
Synonyms
- Ngốc: silly, dumb.
- Ngớ ngẩn: foolish, senseless.
- Khờ: simple, naive.
Related Idioms
- Làm bư làm bướng: to act foolishly and stubbornly.
- Nó cứ làm bư làm bướng không nghe lời ai. (He just acts foolishly and stubbornly and doesn't listen to anyone.)
adj
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Silly; stupid
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