bực bội

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The Vietnamese word "bực bội" can be understood as both a verb and an adjective. It generally means to feel irritated, annoyed, or frustrated, often in a way that is noticeable to others.

Usage Instructions:

• As an Adjective: You can use "bực bội" to describe a person's mood or demeanor when they are feeling upset or annoyed.
• As a Verb: It can express the action of becoming irritated or annoyed.

Examples:

1. Adjective:

   • "Hôm nay tôi cảm thấy bực bội." (Today I feel annoyed.)

2. Verb:

   • "Cô ấy bực bội vì bị trễ giờ." (She is annoyed because she is running late.)

Advanced Usage:

In more complex sentences, "bực bội" can also be used to describe specific situations or reasons for the annoyance: - "Anh ta bực bội vì không được nghe ý kiến của mình." (He is annoyed because he wasn't able to share his opinion.)

Word Variants:

• Bực: This root word indicates annoyance or irritation.
• Bội: While "bội" itself may not stand alone in common usage, it often appears in conjunction with other words.

Different Meanings:

While "bực bội" primarily conveys a sense of irritation, it can also imply a deeper level of frustration depending on the context: - For instance, someone who is frequently ill may be described as "bực bội" because their health issues lead to increased frustration in their daily life.

Synonyms:

• Khó chịu: This means "uncomfortable" or "irritated."
• Bực mình: Another way to say "annoyed" or "frustrated."
• Cáu kỉnh: This translates to "grumpy" or "irritable."

Academic

verb & adj

1. To fret; fretty (nói khái quát)
   • hay ốm đau nên dễ sinh ra bực bội
     to fret easily because of frequent illness
   • giọng bực bội
     a fretty tone