bồ côi

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The Vietnamese word "bồ côi" refers to a person who has lost their parents and is therefore an orphan. It describes a child or someone who is left without their parents, and it carries a sense of sadness and vulnerability.

Usage Instructions

• "Bồ côi" is typically used to describe someone who has lost both parents.
• You can use it in sentences to express concern or describe someone's situation.

Examples

1. Basic Example:

   • "Cô bé đó là một đứa bồ côi." (That girl is an orphan.)

2. Advanced Usage:

   • "Những đứa trẻ bồ côi thường cần sự giúp đỡ và chăm sóc từ cộng đồng." (Orphaned children often need support and care from the community.)

Word Variants

• "Mồ côi" is a synonym and can be used interchangeably with "bồ côi."
• "Bồ côi" is often used in more emotional contexts, while "mồ côi" can be more neutral.

Different Meanings

• In some contexts, "bồ côi" can be used metaphorically to describe someone who feels alone or abandoned, not just in the literal sense of losing parents.

Synonyms

• "Mồ côi" (orphan)
• "Cô độc" (lonely) can be used in a broader sense to convey feelings of isolation, but it does not specifically refer to the loss of parents.

Academic

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