rốn

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The Vietnamese word "rốn" is a noun that means "navel" or "belly button" in English. The navel is the small, central scar on your abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached when you were a baby. It is a common term you will hear in everyday conversation and can be used in various contexts.

Basic Usage

• Example: "Rốn của tôi có một vết sẹo nhỏ." (My navel has a small scar.)

Advanced Usage

In more advanced contexts, "rốn" can be used in idiomatic expressions or figurative language. For instance, it can describe something as being central or crucial, much like how the navel is the center of the body.

Word Variants

• Rốn can also appear in compound words or phrases:
  • Rốn rốn: A playful term sometimes used to refer to the belly button in a cute or endearing way.

Different Meanings

While "rốn" primarily refers to the navel, it can also have a figurative meaning related to being the center of something, similar to the way we use the term "hub" in English.

Synonyms

• Belly button: This is the most direct synonym in English.
• In a more casual context, you might also hear "lỗ rốn", which literally means "navel hole."

Cultural Context

In Vietnamese culture, the navel may not have significant cultural connotations, but it is often mentioned in health-related discussions, such as in traditional medicine or when talking about body care.

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noun

1. navel