Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Swollen; puffy: Describes a part of the body, typically the face or eyes, that appears swollen, often due to crying, lack of sleep, or illness.
   • Slightly bloated or distended: Can describe a general appearance of puffiness.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Sau khi khóc, mắt cô ấy trông bầu bầu. (After crying, her eyes looked puffy.)
  • Anh ấy ngủ không đủ giấc nên khuôn mặt bầu bầu. (He didn't get enough sleep, so his face is swollen.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in a reduplicative form ("bầu bầu") to emphasize a mild, rounded, or soft state of swelling, rather than severe inflammation.

Variants and Related Words

• Bầu (adj): Can mean round, bulbous, or swollen. "Bầu bầu" is an intensified, descriptive variant.
• Sưng (v/adj): To swell; swollen. This is a more direct and medical term for swelling.
• Phù (v/adj): To be edematous; swollen (often due to fluid retention).

Synonyms

• Puffy: Slightly swollen.
• Swollen: Enlarged or puffed up.
• Bloated: Distended with fluid or air.

Notes

• "Bầu bầu" is primarily a descriptive, colloquial adjective. It is not typically used in formal medical contexts, where words like "sưng" or "phù" are preferred.
• The reference "xem bầu" indicates it is a variant or related form of the root word "bầu," which carries connotations of roundness or swelling.