bợn

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The Vietnamese word "bợn" primarily functions as a noun and describes a flaw or impurity. It can also be used as an adjective to convey the idea of something being soiled or tainted.

Usage Instructions:

• As a noun: "bợn" refers to imperfections or impurities in various contexts, such as objects, liquids, or even moral qualities.
• As an adjective: It can describe something that is stained, dirty, or has been negatively affected in some way.

Examples:

1. Noun usage:

   • "Gương xấu có nhiều bợn."
   • "Nước trong không chút bợn."

2. Adjective usage:

   • "Nhà rất sạch, không bợn chút rác."
   • "Lòng công minh, không bợn chút tư tình."

Advanced Usage:

In advanced contexts, "bợn" can refer to deeper moral or ethical impurities. For example, you might hear it used in discussions about character or integrity, emphasizing that someone’s qualities are untainted by selfishness or bias.

Word Variants:

While "bợn" may not have direct variants, it is often used in conjunction with other words to specify the type of impurity or flaw, such as "bợn nước" (water impurity) or "bợn tâm" (moral flaw).

Different Meanings:

1. Physical impurities: Such as dirt or flaws in objects.
2. Moral/ethical impurities: Referring to biases or partialities in judgment or character.
3. Descriptive: Used to describe cleanliness or the lack thereof.

Synonyms:

• Khuyết điểm: This means "defect" or "shortcoming" and is used similarly to describe flaws.
• Tì vết: This translates to "blemish" or "stain," often used for both physical and metaphorical contexts.

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noun

1. Flaw, impurity
   • gương xấu có nhiều bợn
     a looking-glass of an indifferent kind with many flaws
   • nước trong không chút bợn
     the water was pure, free of impurities

adj

1. Soiled, tainted
   • nhà rất sạch, không bợn chút rác
     the house was very clean, not soiled by a single bit of garbage; the house was spotless clean
   • lòng công minh, không bợn chút tư tình
     his fairness was not tainted by any partiality