Definitions

1. Adjective:
   • Slightly fat, somewhat plump: Describes a person or animal who has a bit of extra weight, but not necessarily obese. It often carries a neutral or slightly endearing tone.
   • Chubby: A common translation, especially when referring to cheeks, babies, or in a cute, non-pejorative way.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Em bé có đôi má beo béo trông rất dễ thương. (The baby has chubby cheeks that look very cute.)
  • Sau kỳ nghỉ, anh ấy trông có vẻ beo béo hơn một chút. (After the holiday, he looks a little bit plumper.)
  • Con mèo nhà tôi ăn nhiều nên trông beo béo. (My cat eats a lot so it looks chubby.)

Advanced Usage

• Diminutive and Descriptive: The word is formed by reduplication of the root "béo" (fat). This structure often softens the meaning, making it less direct and more descriptive or affectionate than using "béo" alone.
  • "Béo" means fat.
  • "Beo béo" means somewhat fat, chubby, plump.

Variants and Related Words

• Béo (adj): Fat, overweight. The root word with a stronger, more direct meaning.
• Mập (adj): Fat, plump. A common synonym for "béo," can be slightly less formal.
• Ú na ú nần (adj, idiomatic): Very plump and cute, often used for babies. This is more expressive and affectionate than "beo béo."

Synonyms

• Hơi mập: A bit fat.
• Mũm mĩm: Plump and cute (often for cheeks or overall cute plumpness).
• Tròn trĩnh: Round and plump.

Related Idioms

• Beo béo dễ thương: Chubby and cute. This phrase is commonly used to describe babies or pets in an affectionate manner.
  • Con gái tôi lúc nhỏ beo béo dễ thương lắm. (My daughter was very cute and chubby when she was little.)

adj

1. Fattish