bề bộn

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The Vietnamese word "bề bộn" is an adjective that describes a state of being jumbled or messy. It is often used to refer to physical spaces or mental states that are disorganized or cluttered.

Usage Instructions:

• Physical Space: You can use "bề bộn" to describe a room, office, or any area where things are scattered or not arranged neatly.
• Mental State: It can also describe a situation where someone has many thoughts or ideas that are confused or tangled in their mind.

Examples:

1. Physical Use:
   • "Đồ đạc để bề bộn" means "The furniture is in a jumble" or "The items are messy."
2. Mental Use:
   • "Nhiều ý nghĩ bề bộn trong đầu óc" translates to "There is a jumble of ideas in the head."
3. Work Context:
   • "Bề bộn trăm công nghìn việc" means "There are heaps of work to do," suggesting a situation where there are many tasks or responsibilities that feel overwhelming.

Advanced Usage:

• "Bề bộn" can be used in more abstract contexts, such as describing a situation in life where someone feels overwhelmed by many responsibilities or decisions, not just physical messiness.

Word Variants:

• The word "bề" can stand alone to mean "surface" or "side," while "bộn" is often used in compound phrases to convey a sense of clutter or disorder.

Different Meanings:

• While "bề bộn" primarily means jumbled or messy, it can also imply a sense of chaos or confusion, whether in physical items or in thoughts.

Synonyms:

• Some synonyms for "bề bộn" include:
  • "Lộn xộn" (disorganized or chaotic)
  • "Lộn xộn" can refer to something that is not in order, similar to "bề bộn."
  • "Rối rắm" (confused or tangled) can describe a situation where things are not clear or are complicated.

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adj

1. Jumbled, in a jumble
   • đồ đạc để bề bộn
     furniture in a jumble
   • nhiều ý nghĩ bề bộn trong đầu óc
     there is a jumble of ideas in the head
   • bề bộn trăm công nghìn việc
     there are heaps of work to do