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The Vietnamese word "béo" is an adjective that primarily means "fat" or "thick." It can describe the physical appearance of a person or an animal, as well as certain foods that are rich in fat. Here’s a breakdown of its usage and meanings:

Basic Meaning

• Béo (fat): Refers to someone or something that has a lot of body fat or is thick in size.
  • Example: "Béo như con cun cút" means "fat as a quail," which is a way to describe someone who is quite plump.

Usage Instructions

• Describing People: You can use "béo" to describe people in a casual context, but be careful, as it can be seen as rude or offensive if used inappropriately.
• Describing Animals: It can also be used to describe animals, especially when talking about livestock.
• Describing Food: Use "béo" when talking about foods that are rich in fat or oil.

Examples

• Béo vỗ lợn: This means "to fatten pigs." It refers to the act of feeding pigs well so they gain weight.
• Món thịt xào béo quá: This translates to "the stir-fried meat is too greasy," indicating that the dish has too much fat.

Advanced Usage

• Chất béo: This term means "fat" in the context of nutrition. It refers to the fatty substances found in food.
• Đất béo: This means "fat land," which refers to fertile land that is good for farming.

Word Variants

• Béo phì: This means "obesity" and is used in a medical or health context to describe someone who is very overweight.
• Béo tốt: This describes someone who is healthy and plump in a positive way.

Different Meanings

• "Béo" can also have a figurative meaning in some expressions, such as:
  • Khẩu ngữ making rich: The phrase "chỉ béo bọn con buôn" translates to "it will only feather the traffickers' nests," indicating that profits are only benefiting the wrong people.

Synonyms

• Mập: This is another word used to describe someone who is fat or plump, but it can also be used in a more affectionate or neutral way.
• Thịt mỡ: This refers specifically to "fat meat," which can be used to describe certain cuts of meat that are fatty.

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adj

1. Fat
   • béo như con cun cút
     as fat as a quail
   • vỗ lợn cho béo
     to fatten pigs
   • chất béo
     fat
   • đất béo
     fat land
2. Greasy
   • món thịt xào béo quá
     a too greasy browned meat

khẩu ngữ

1. Making rich
   • chỉ béo bọn con buôn
     it will only feather the traffickers' nests, it will only help the traffickers make a packet