bướp
Definition
- Noun:
- Tattered edge or frayed part of fabric: Refers specifically to the torn, ragged, or unraveled edge of a piece of clothing or cloth, often resulting from wear and tear.
- Shred or rag: Can denote a strip or piece of cloth that is torn off or hanging loosely from a garment.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Áo anh ấy rách bướp. (His shirt is torn to shreds.)
- Váy cũ đã sờn và có nhiều bướp. (The old dress is worn and has many frayed edges.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is often used in the fixed phrase "rách bướp", which vividly describes clothing that is extremely torn and ragged.
- Bộ quần áo ấy rách bướp hết rồi, không mặc được nữa. (That set of clothes is completely tattered and can no longer be worn.)
Variants and Related Words
- Bươm: An older or variant form with the same meaning as "bướp," primarily used in the phrase "rách bươm."
- Quần áo rách bươm. (Tattered clothing.)
Synonyms
- Frayed edge: The unraveled thread at the edge of fabric.
- Tatter: A torn and hanging piece of cloth.
- Shred: A strip of material torn or cut off.
Notes on Usage
- "Bướp" is a somewhat archaic or literary term in modern Vietnamese. It is rarely used in isolation in everyday conversation. Its primary contemporary use is in the descriptive compound "rách bướp."
- It conveys a stronger, more vivid image of disrepair than the more common word "rách" (torn) alone.