bí đái

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The Vietnamese word "bí đái" refers to a condition commonly known as "urine retention." This means that a person is unable to urinate when they feel the need to do so. It can be uncomfortable and sometimes painful if it occurs for a prolonged period.

Usage Instructions:

• "Bí đái" is often used in medical contexts or when discussing health problems related to urination.
• It can describe both temporary conditions (like when someone is unable to go to the bathroom due to an emergency) and chronic issues (like those caused by medical problems).

Example:

• Câu ví dụ: "Tôi cảm thấy bí đái sau khi uống quá nhiều nước nhưng không tìm thấy nhà vệ sinh." (Translation: "I feel urine retention after drinking too much water but couldn't find a restroom.")

Advanced Usage:

• In medical discussions, you might hear phrases like "bí đái cấp tính" (acute urine retention) or "bí đái mãn tính" (chronic urine retention) to specify the duration and severity of the condition.
• It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation where someone is holding back feelings or thoughts, similar to how one might hold back urine.

Word Variants:

• Bí đái cấp tính: Acute urine retention
• Bí đái mãn tính: Chronic urine retention

Different Meanings:

While "bí đái" primarily refers to urine retention, it can also be used in a colloquial sense to describe someone who is feeling very uncomfortable due to needing to urinate but being unable to find a place to do so.

Synonyms:

• Khó tiểu: Difficulty urinating
• Tắc tiểu: Urinary obstruction

Academic

1. Urine retention