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The Vietnamese word "bộn" is an adjective that means "crowded with" or "encumbered with." It is often used to describe a situation where something is filled or overloaded with items, tasks, or other things.

Usage Instructions:

• "Bộn" can be used to describe physical spaces, like a room filled with items, or abstract concepts, like having too much work or being overwhelmed by responsibilities.
• It can also describe a person's state in terms of wealth or age, indicating a considerable amount.

Examples:

1. Physical space:

   • "Nhà bộn những rơm."
   • Translation: "The house is crowded with straw."

2. Workload:

   • "Công việc đang bộn lên."
   • Translation: "I am over head and ears in work."

3. Age:

   • "Anh ta đã bộn tuổi."
   • Translation: "He is quite old."

4. Wealth:

   • "Có bộn tiền."
   • Translation: "To be quite rich."

Advanced Usage:

• "Bộn" can convey a sense of being overwhelmed not just with physical items but also with responsibilities. It can be used in both casual and formal contexts.
• For example, one might say, "Tôi cảm thấy bộn bề với tất cả các dự án hiện tại," meaning "I feel overwhelmed with all the current projects."

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "bộn," but it can be used in various contexts to convey different nuances depending on what it is describing.

Different Meanings:

• While "bộn" primarily means "crowded" or "encumbered," it can also imply richness or abundance in certain contexts, such as wealth or experience.

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adj

1. Crowded with, encumbered with
   • nhà bộn những rơm
     the house is crowded with straw
   • công việc đang bộn lên
     to be over head and ears in work
2. Quite
   • anh ta đã bộn tuổi
     he is quite old
   • có bộn tiền
     to be quite rich