bắp

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The Vietnamese word "bắp" has several meanings and uses, making it an interesting word to learn. Here’s a simple explanation:

Basic Meaning

1. Bắp (noun): It primarily means maize or corn. This is the type of vegetable that grows on tall plants and is often yellow. It is commonly used in cooking, snacks, and even in some traditional Vietnamese dishes.

   • Example: "Tôi thích ăn bắp nướng." (I like to eat grilled corn.)

Advanced Usage

1. Muscle: "Bắp" can also refer to a muscle, especially in the context of a well-defined arm muscle. When someone has big or strong muscles in their arms, you might say they have "bắp tay" (muscular arms).

   • Example: "Anh ấy có bắp tay rất to." (He has very big arm muscles.)

2. Intramuscular Injection: In medical terms, "tiêm bắp" means to give an intramuscular injection. This is a method of injecting medication into a muscle.

   • Example: "Bác sĩ đã tiêm bắp cho bệnh nhân." (The doctor gave the patient an intramuscular injection.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bắp chuối: This term means banana inflorescence and refers to the flower cluster of the banana plant, which is shaped like a shuttle.

• Bắp cải: This means cabbage, another vegetable that is widely used in cooking.

Synonyms

• For maize/corn, a synonym could be ngô.
• For muscle, you could use cơ bắp (muscle) or bắp tay (arm muscle).

Different Meanings

• The word "bắp" can refer to different contexts based on how it is used. It can mean food (corn), a description of physical strength (muscles), or a medical term (injection).

Conclusion

Understanding the word "bắp" in Vietnamese can help you in both everyday conversation about food and in discussing health or fitness.

Academic

noun

1. Maize, Indian corn
2. Muscle
   • cánh tay nổi bắp
     An arm full of muscles, a muscular arm
   • tiêm bắp
     to give an intramuscular injection
3. Something shuttle-shaped
   • bắp chuối
     (shuttle-shaped) banana inflorescence