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The Vietnamese word "bõ" can be understood in a few different contexts, primarily as a verb or an adjective. Here’s a simple breakdown to help you understand and use it correctly.

Basic Definition:

1. As a Verb/Adjective: "Bõ" means "to be worth the trouble" or "to compensate for." It indicates that something has value or significance that makes it worthwhile, especially in relation to effort or sacrifice.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "bõ" when you want to express that the results of an action justify the effort put into it.
• It can also imply that something fulfills or meets one's expectations or desires.

Examples:

1. Basic Usage:

   • "Thu hoạch nhiều thứ vậy cũng bõ công cày cấy."
   • This means that the high yield justifies the effort put into farming.

2. Expressing Fulfillment of Expectations:

   • "Thành công như vậy cũng bõ lòng ước mong."
   • This example shows that the success achieved is what was hoped for.

3. Expressing Frustration:

   • "Chửi cho bõ ghét."
   • Here, it implies that expressing frustration is somehow justified.

4. Compensating for Time:

   • "Lâu không gặp nói chuyện suốt đêm cho bõ."
   • This implies that the lengthy conversation made up for the time apart.

5. Negative Context:

   • "Đó là một việc làm chẳng bõ công."
   • This means that the action did not yield enough benefit to justify the effort.

Advanced Usage:

• "Bõ" can also be used in more complex sentences to highlight the notion of justice or fairness in relation to effort and rewards.

Variants and Synonyms:

• Synonyms include "đáng" (worth), which can be used in similar contexts to express value.
• Variants may include different forms of the word depending on the context, but "bõ" remains consistent in its meaning related to worthiness.

Different Meanings:

While "bõ" primarily conveys the idea of worthiness or compensation, in certain contexts, it can also imply the release of pent-up emotions (like frustration) when used in informal expressions.

Academic

noun

1. Old man-servant
2. Beadle, verger

verb, adj

1. (To be) worth the trouble, to compensate, to meet one's wish
   • thu hoạch nhiều thứ vậy cũng bõ công cày cấy
     such a high yield is worth our ploughing and transplanting
   • "Vinh hoa bõ lúc phong trần"
     Honours and glory compensate for past vicissitudes
   • thành công như vậy cũng bõ lòng ước mong
     such a success met out expectations
   • chửi cho bõ ghét
     to call somebody names to give vent to one's dislike
   • lâu không gặp nói chuyện suốt đêm cho bõ
     after that long separation, they spent a whole night talking in compensation
   • đó là một việc làm chẳng bõ công