bầu bầu
Definition
- 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.