vều

Môi cậu bé bị vều sau khi ngã.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Swollen; puffy: Describes a part of the body, typically the lips or cheeks, that is temporarily enlarged or distended due to injury, impact, or inflammation.
   • Protruding; bulging: Can describe something that is pushed out or appears fuller than normal, often in an unnatural or injured state.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cậu bé bị ngã, môi bị vều ra. (The boy fell, and his lip became swollen/puffy.)
  • Má nó vều lên vì bị sâu răng. (His cheek is swollen because of a toothache.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "vều" is often used specifically for facial features, particularly lips and cheeks, resulting from a physical blow or medical condition. It is not typically used for general swelling from internal illness.

Variants and Related Words

• Vều vều (adj): Reduplicated form emphasizing the state of being swollen or puffy.
  • Mặt nó sưng vều vều. (His face is all puffy and swollen.)

Synonyms

• Swollen: Enlarged or puffed up, typically from injury or fluid.
• Puffy: Slightly swollen, often used for soft tissue.
• Protruding: Sticking out or projecting.

Related Idioms

• Vều môi: To have a swollen lip; often used literally to describe the result of an injury.
  • Nó vừa đánh nhau nên đang vều môi. (He just got into a fight, so he has a swollen lip.)