bận lòng

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The Vietnamese word "bận lòng" is an adjective that means "worried" or "anxious." It is used to describe a feeling of concern or unease about something that may happen or is happening.

Usage Instructions:

• Context: You typically use "bận lòng" when you want to express that something is bothering you or making you feel uneasy.
• Structure: It can be used with a subject (the person feeling worried) followed by what they are worried about.

Examples:

1. Basic Example:
   • Tôi bận lòng về kỳ thi sắp tới. (I am worried about the upcoming exam.)
2. Advanced Usage:
   • Cô ấy luôn bận lòng về tương lai của con cái. (She is always anxious about her children's future.)

Word Variants:

• Bận tâm: This is a similar phrase that also means "worried." It can often be used interchangeably with "bận lòng."
  • Example: Anh ấy không bận tâm về công việc. (He is not worried about work.)

Different Meanings:

• "Bận lòng" can also imply a deeper emotional concern, not just surface-level worries. It may refer to feelings of guilt or regret in some contexts.
  • Example: Ông ấy bận lòng về việc không giúp đỡ bạn bè trong lúc khó khăn. (He feels guilty about not helping his friends in difficult times.)

Synonyms:

• Lo âu: This means "anxiety" and can be used in a similar context.
• Lo lắng: This means "to worry" and can also describe someone who is anxious about something.

Academic

adj

1. worried; anxious