bặt

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The Vietnamese word "bặt" is an adjective that means "completely silent" or "without any sign of life." It describes a state where there is no sound or movement at all.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "bặt" to describe situations where there is a sudden stop in sound or activity. It often conveys a sense of emptiness or stillness.

Examples:

1. Tiếng hát cất lên rồi bặt đi.
   (The singing voice rose, then was completely silent.)

2. Tiếng súng im bặt.
   (The guns fell completely silent.)

3. Vắng bặt.
   (To be away with no sign of life.)

Advanced Usage:

In advanced usage, "bặt" can also be used in a more figurative sense to describe the absence of communication or a lack of response in social situations. For example, if someone has stopped talking or responding during a conversation, you might say they have gone "bặt," indicating they are no longer engaging.

Word Variants:

• Bặt tăm: This phrase means "to disappear completely" or "to vanish without a trace."

Different Meanings:

While "bặt" generally refers to silence or a lack of life, in some contexts, it can also imply a sudden change from noise to quiet or from activity to stillness.

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adj

1. Completely silent, giving no sign of life
   • tiếng hát cất lên rồi bặt đi
     the singing voice rose, then was completely silent
   • tiếng súng im bặt
     the guns fell completely silent
   • vắng bặt
     to be away with no sign of life