mập

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The Vietnamese word "mập" is an adjective that means "fat," "stout," or "plump." It is often used to describe someone or something that has a round, full shape or body.

Usage Instructions:

• "Mập" is typically used to describe people, but it can also refer to animals or objects that are round or bulky.
• It is generally used in a neutral or affectionate context, but be cautious when using it to describe people, as it can be considered rude if not used in a friendly manner.

Example Sentences:

1. Cô ấy mập lắm.
   (She is very plump.)

2. Con mèo này mập như heo.
   (This cat is as fat as a pig.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can also use "mập" in comparisons or idiomatic expressions. For example, "Mập như heo" means "as fat as a pig," which emphasizes the degree of plumpness in a humorous way.

Word Variants:

• The word "mập" can be modified with adverbs to express different degrees:
  • Mập lắm (very fat)
  • Mập hơn (fatter)
  • Mập nhất (the fattest)

Different Meanings:

• In some contexts, "mập" can be used in a more playful or endearing way, similar to calling someone "cuddly" or "chubby" in English.

Synonyms:

• "Béo" (fat) – This can also mean "fat," but it may carry a more negative connotation compared to "mập."
• "Tròn" (round) – This word means "round" and can sometimes be used in a similar context.

Academic

adj

1. fat;stout; plump
   • mập như heo
     as fat as a pig