bọng
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Definition
- Noun:
- A small sac or blister containing fluid: A "bọng" is a small, thin-walled, fluid-filled pouch or blister that forms under the skin or on a surface.
- A small cavity or sac in an organism: In biology, "bọng" can refer to a small natural cavity or sac, such as an air sac in plants.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy bị một cái bọng nước trên tay do bỏng. (He has a water blister on his hand from a burn.)
- Bọng khí giúp một số loài thực vật thủy sinh nổi trên mặt nước. (Air vesicles help some aquatic plant species float on the water's surface.)
Advanced Usage
- "bọng mắt": This is a common compound phrase meaning "puffy/baggy under-eyes" or "eye bags," referring to swelling under the eyes.
- Cô ấy trông rất mệt mỏi với bọng mắt to. (She looks very tired with big puffy under-eyes.)
- "nổi bọng": To form a blister.
- Da anh ta bắt đầu nổi bọng vì đi dưới nắng quá lâu. (His skin started to blister from being in the sun too long.)
Variants and Related Words
- Bóng (Noun): This is a different, homophonous word meaning "ball" or "shine/gloss." Do not confuse with "bọng."
- Bọng nước (Noun Phrase): Water blister.
- Túi (Noun): A more general word for "bag" or "pouch." While related in concept, "túi" is larger and not specifically fluid-filled.
Synonyms
- Vết phồng: Blister (emphasizes the raised, swollen area).
- Túi nhỏ: Small sac/pouch (a more general description).
Related Phrases
- Lên bọng: To swell up into a blister.
- Vết thương đã lên bọng. (The wound has swollen into a blister.)
Related Idioms
- Mắt có bọng: Literally "eyes have bags," used to describe someone who looks tired or sleep-deprived.
- Sáng nay anh ấy thức dậy với mắt có bọng. (He woke up this morning with bags under his eyes.)