bư

Thân thiện

Đứa bé có vẻ mặt bư bư khi nhìn chiếc bong bóng xà phòng.

Definition

1. 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.)

Học thuật

adj

1. Silly; stupid