bứa

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The Vietnamese word "bứa" has a few meanings and can be used in different contexts. Here’s a simple breakdown for you:

Basic Definition:

1. Noun (Fruit): "Bứa" refers to a type of wild mangosteen, which is a tropical fruit known for its sweet and tangy taste. This fruit is typically found in the wild and is not as commonly cultivated as other varieties of mangosteen.

Usage Instructions:

• When referring to the fruit, you can use "bứa" in sentences to describe its taste, appearance, or when talking about foraging for wild foods.
• In a different context, "bứa" can also mean "pigheaded" or "stubborn," especially in informal or colloquial speech.

Example Sentences:

1. As a noun (fruit):

   • "Mùa hè này, tôi đã tìm thấy nhiều bứa trong rừng." (This summer, I found a lot of wild mangosteens in the forest.)

2. As an adjective (pigheaded):

   • "Anh ấy thật bứa khi không chịu lắng nghe ý kiến của người khác." (He is really pigheaded when he refuses to listen to others' opinions.)

Advanced Usage:

• Cãi bứa: This phrase means to argue pigheadedly. You might use it in a sentence like:
  • "Họ đã cãi bứa suốt cả buổi tối mà không ai chịu nhường ai." (They argued stubbornly all night without anyone giving in.)

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of the word "bứa," but its usage can change based on the context (fruit vs. personality trait).

Different Meanings:

• Fruit Meaning: Refers to the wild mangosteen.
• Personality Trait: Refers to someone who is stubborn or pigheaded.

Synonyms:

• For the fruit meaning, there aren't specific synonyms, but you can refer to other types of mangosteen.

Academic

noun

1. Wild mangosteen
   • ngang cành bứa
2. khẩu ngữ) pigheaded

adj

1. (khẩu ngữ) Pigheaded
   • cãi bứa
     to argue pigheadedly