phải bã
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To be under a spell / to be bewitched: The primary meaning refers to being the victim of a harmful magical charm or curse, often believed to cause misfortune or illness.
- To be enchanted / to be captivated (figurative): In a figurative sense, it describes being utterly charmed or infatuated by someone, as if under their magical influence.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Người ta nói cô ấy ốm vì phải bã. (People say she is sick because she is under a spell.)
- Anh ta phải bã cô ấy ngay từ cái nhìn đầu tiên. (He was enchanted by her from the very first glance.)
Advanced Usage
- This phrase is often used in contexts related to traditional beliefs, folklore, or in a poetic, exaggerated way to describe deep infatuation.
Variants and Related Words
Bùa ngải (n): a charm or amulet, often used in magical practices.
- Kẻ đó dùng bùa ngải để hại người. (That person used a charm to harm others.)
Yểm bùa (v): to cast a spell, to put a curse on someone.
- Họ sợ bị kẻ thù yểm bùa. (They are afraid of being cursed by an enemy.)
Synonyms
- To be hexed: to be affected by a curse.
- To be spellbound: to be captivated as if by magic.
- To be smitten: to be deeply affected by love or attraction.
Related Idioms
- Phải bùa mê: to be under a love spell; to be blindly in love.
- Chàng trai phải bùa mê không còn nhớ gì đến gia đình. (The young man, under a love spell, no longer remembers his family.)