bí tỉ

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The Vietnamese word "bí tỉ" is an adjective that describes someone who is extremely drunk or intoxicated, to the point of being insensible or unable to function properly. It is often used in informal contexts and can convey a sense of being excessively inebriated.

Usage Instructions:

• "bí tỉ" is typically used to describe a state of drunkenness. It’s important to use it in casual or friendly conversations, as it may not be appropriate in formal settings.
• You can use it to describe yourself or someone else when they have had too much to drink.

Example:

• "Hôm qua, tôi uống quá nhiều và giờ tôi cảm thấy bí tỉ." (Yesterday, I drank too much, and now I feel dead drunk.)

Advanced Usage:

• In more advanced conversations, you might hear phrases like "say bí tỉ," which means "to be dead drunk." This emphasizes the extreme level of intoxication.
• You can also use it in storytelling or casual discussions about parties or social gatherings.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "bí tỉ," but related terms include "say rượu" (drunk) and "nghiện rượu" (alcohol addiction).

Different Meanings:

• "bí tỉ" specifically refers to being very drunk and does not have other meanings in standard Vietnamese. However, it can be used humorously or metaphorically in some contexts to indicate someone is overwhelmed or overindulged in something other than alcohol.

Academic

adj

1. Dead drunk
   • rượu chè bí tỉ
     to drink oneself to insensibility
   • say bí tỉ
     to be dead drunk