bông đùa

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The Vietnamese word "bông đùa" refers to "joke" or "light-hearted banter." It describes a playful or humorous way of speaking, often meant to make someone laugh or to lighten the mood.

Basic Explanation

• Meaning: "Bông đùa" is when someone says something funny or playful, not meant to be taken seriously. It's a way to joke around and have fun in conversation.

Usage Instructions

• You can use "bông đùa" when you want to describe something that is said in a light-hearted manner. When you want to encourage someone to make a joke or when you are joking with friends, you can use this term.

Examples

1. Simple Usage:

   • "Hôm nay tôi nói bông đùa với bạn bè."
   • (Today I made jokes with my friends.)

2. Using in Context:

   • "Khi nói chuyện, anh ấy luôn có giọng bông đùa."
   • (When talking, he always has a joking tone.)

Advanced Usage

• You can also use "bông đùa" to describe a situation where humor is involved, such as in a comedy show or when someone is trying to lighten a serious conversation.

Word Variants

• "Bông đùa" can sometimes be used with different verbs to express the act of joking. For example:
  • "Nói bông đùa" (to speak jokingly)
  • "Cười bông đùa" (to laugh in a playful way)

Different Meanings

• While "bông đùa" primarily means "joke," it can also imply a sense of sarcasm or irony, depending on the context.

Academic

1. Joke
   • nói bông đùa mấy câu
     to say a few words in joke
   • giọng bông đùa
     a joking tone