to béo

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The Vietnamese word "to béo" is an adjective that means "corpulent" or "portly" in English. It is used to describe someone who is overweight or has a larger body size.

Usage Instructions:

• "To béo" can be used to describe people, especially in a casual or informal context. However, be careful when using it, as it can sometimes come off as rude or disrespectful depending on the situation and the person you are talking about.
• It is often used in a neutral way among friends, but it's best to avoid using it in formal settings or when speaking about someone you do not know well.

Examples:

1. Describing someone:
   • "Anh ấy rất to béo." (He is very corpulent.)
2. Talking about a pet:
   • "Con mèo của tôi to béo lắm." (My cat is very portly.)

Advanced Usage:

• In a more humorous or affectionate context, "to béo" can describe someone who is chubby in a cute way, especially children or pets.
• You might encounter the phrase "to béo quá" which means "too corpulent" or "too fat," often used to express concern about health.

Word Variants:

• "Béo" by itself means "fat" or "chubby."
• "Mập" is another term that also means "fat," but it carries a less formal tone and can sometimes be used jokingly.

Different Meanings:

• "To" means "big" or "large," and "béo" means "fat" or "plump." Together, they emphasize a larger body size.
• In some contexts, "to" can also mean "to" as in direction, but in this case, it clearly refers to size.

Synonyms:

• "Mập" (chubby)
• "Béo" (fat)
• "Khỏe mạnh" (healthy) can be used in a context where being larger is associated with being strong or robust, but it’s not a direct synonym.

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adj

1. corpulent, portly