bức bối

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The Vietnamese word "bức bối" is an adjective that describes a feeling of discomfort or oppression, often caused by hot and humid weather. It can be translated to "sultry" or "oppressive" in English.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "bức bối" to describe situations where the heat makes you feel uncomfortable or irritable.
• It can also be used metaphorically to express feelings of stress or anxiety in various situations.

Examples:

1. Weather Context:

   • "Hôm nay thời tiết bức bối quá."
   • Translation: "The weather is very sultry today."

2. Emotional Context:

   • "Cảm giác bức bối khi phải chờ đợi rất lâu."
   • Translation: "I feel oppressed when I have to wait for a long time."

Advanced Usage:

• You can combine "bức bối" with other words to describe specific situations more vividly, such as:
  • "Tâm trạng bức bối" (oppressive mood) to refer to feelings of anxiety or stress.
  • "Không khí bức bối" (oppressive atmosphere) to describe a tense environment.

Word Variants:

• Bức bối hóa: This can be used to mean "to become oppressive" or "to turn into a sultry situation".
• Bức bối tâm lý: Refers to psychological discomfort or emotional oppression.

Different Meanings:

While "bức bối" primarily refers to physical discomfort due to heat, it can also imply a sense of emotional or mental strain, making it versatile in usage.

Synonyms:

• Ngột ngạt: This word also means suffocating or stifling, often related to both weather and feelings.
• Nóng nực: Literally means hot and stuffy, often used to describe uncomfortable weather conditions.

Academic

adj

1. Sultry
   • thời tiết bức bối
     the weather was sultry