bong gân

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The Vietnamese word "bong gân" means "sprain" in English. It refers to an injury that occurs when the ligaments (the tough bands of tissue that connect bones at a joint) are stretched or torn. This usually happens when a joint is twisted or moved in an unnatural way.

Usage Instructions:

• "Bong gân" is typically used in the context of sports or physical activities when someone has injured a joint, such as the ankle or wrist.
• You can use it in sentences to describe the injury or to explain what happened.

Example:

• "Tôi bị bong gân cổ chân khi chơi bóng đá." (I sprained my ankle while playing soccer.)

Advanced Usage:

• In a medical context, you might hear phrases like "bong gân mức độ nhẹ" (mild sprain) or "bong gân mức độ nặng" (severe sprain) to describe the severity of the injury.
• You can also use it in a more figurative sense, such as when discussing feeling strained or stretched thin in a non-physical way, although this usage is less common.

Word Variants:

• "Bong gân" is often paired with specific joints to indicate where the sprain occurred, such as:
  • "bong gân cổ chân" (ankle sprain)
  • "bong gân tay" (wrist sprain)

Different Meanings:

• While "bong gân" specifically refers to a sprain, it is important to note that it does not encompass other types of injuries like fractures or strains (which involve muscles).

Synonyms:

• A common synonym for "bong gân" is "chấn thương dây chằng," which literally translates to "ligament injury." However, "bong gân" is the more commonly used term in everyday conversation.

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1. Sprain