bị sị

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The Vietnamese phrase "bị sị" is an adjective that describes a person who appears unhappy or dissatisfied. It literally means "down in the mouth" or "wearing a long face." When someone is "bị sị," their facial expression shows sadness or disappointment, which can be evident in their demeanor.

Usage Instructions:

• "Bị sị" is often used in informal conversations to describe someone's mood or expression.
• It can be used to comment on how someone looks or feels at a particular moment.

Example:

• Mặt mày bị sị quá, có chuyện gì buồn không?
  • (You look so down, is something bothering you?)

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "bị sị" to express concern for someone’s feelings. For example:
  • Tôi thấy bạn bị sị, có lẽ bạn cần nói chuyện với ai đó.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "bị sị," but similar expressions can include:
  • "sị mặt" - emphasizing the sagging facial expression.
  • "mặt buồn" - meaning a sad face.

Different Meaning:

• "Bị sị" is primarily used to describe a sad or unhappy expression. It does not have significantly different meanings, but the context can change based on how it is used. For example, you can use it to describe a general mood or a specific incident that caused someone to feel this way.

Synonyms:

• "buồn rầu" - which means feeling sad or gloomy.
• "chán nản" - which translates to feeling discouraged or dejected.
• "mặt mày ủ dột" - meaning having a sullen or gloomy face.

Academic

adj

1. Down in the mouth, sagging with dissatisfaction
   • mặt mày bị sị
     to be down in the mouth, to wear a long face