bú dù

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The Vietnamese phrase "bú dù" is a colloquial expression that translates to "monkey" in English. It is often used in a playful or teasing manner.

Usage Instructions:

• "Bú dù" can be used to refer to a monkey in a literal sense or to describe someone's behavior as silly or mischievous, similar to how we might refer to someone as a "monkey" in English when they are being playful or acting out.

Example:

• "Cái thằng bé kia thật là bú dù!" (That boy over there is such a monkey!)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced conversations, "bú dù" can also imply someone who is being foolish, clumsy, or acting without thinking. It can be used humorously among friends.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "bú dù," but you might encounter related terms in different contexts, such as "khỉ" (which means "monkey" in a more formal or standard way).

Different Meanings:

While "bú dù" primarily means "monkey," in specific contexts (especially playful or humorous ones), it can take on meanings related to silliness or mischief.

Academic

noun

1. Monkey
   • Đồ bú dù!
     What a monkey!