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Also found in: Vietnamese - French

bập bênh

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The Vietnamese word "bập bênh" refers to a seesaw, which is a piece of playground equipment that consists of a long board balanced in the middle. When one person sits on one end and another person sits on the opposite end, the board moves up and down, creating a fun back-and-forth motion.

Usage Instructions:
  • "Bập bênh" is commonly used to describe the seesaw in playgrounds. It can also be used metaphorically to describe situations that fluctuate or change back and forth.
Example:
  • Simple Example: "Trẻ em thường chơi bập bênhcông viên." (Children often play on the seesaw at the park.)
  • Advanced Usage: "Cuộc sống của chúng ta giống như một cái bập bênh, lúc lên lúc xuống." (Our lives are like a seesaw, sometimes up and sometimes down.)
Word Variants:
  • There are no direct variants of "bập bênh," but you might hear related terms in the context of playground equipment, such as "xích đu" (swing) or "cầu trượt" (slide).
Different Meanings:
  • While "bập bênh" primarily means "seesaw," it can also be used metaphorically to describe situations that are unstable or fluctuating, such as emotions or economic conditions.
Synonyms:
  • In the context of a seesaw, "bập bênh" does not have direct synonyms, but you might come across terms like "cái bập bênh" (the seesaw) when referring to it in conversation.
  1. Seesaw

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