mụn

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The Vietnamese word "mụn" generally refers to a type of skin blemish, commonly known as "acne," "pimple," or "blackhead." It is used to describe various skin eruptions that can appear on the face or other parts of the body.

Basic Meaning:

1. Acne/Pimple: "Mụn" is commonly used to describe small, raised bumps on the skin that can be red or inflamed. These are often associated with teenage years but can occur at any age due to various reasons, including hormones and skin care habits.

2. Blackhead: It can also refer to a blackhead, which is a type of acne that appears as small, dark spots on the skin, commonly found on the face, especially on the nose.

Usage Instructions:

• When talking about skin conditions, "mụn" is used to describe the problem in general. You can say, "Tôi có nhiều mụn trên mặt" (I have a lot of pimples on my face).
• It can also be used in a more specific context, like "mụn ghẻ," which refers to scabious eruptions, usually associated with skin infections or conditions.

Examples:

• Basic Example: "Cô ấy có mặt đầy mụn." (Her face is covered with pimples.)
• Advanced Example: "Tôi cần đi bác sĩ da liễu để điều trị mụn." (I need to see a dermatologist to treat my acne.)

Word Variants:

• Mụn ghẻ: Refers specifically to scabious eruptions or skin conditions caused by infections or parasites.
• Mụn nước: Refers to water blisters or vesicular lesions on the skin.

Different Meanings:

• Beyond skin conditions, "mụn" can also mean a small piece or bit of something, especially in a context where you are referring to small fragments. For instance, "bỏ tất cả các mụn vào một cái túi" means "to put all the bits (or pieces) into a bag."
• In family context, "mụn" can refer to children: "hiếm hoi chỉ được hai mụn con" means "rarely have only two children," indicating a small family.

Synonyms:

• Nốt mụn: Another term for a pimple.
• Mụn trứng cá: Specifically refers to acne or pimples.
• Mụn bọc: Refers to cystic acne or larger, painful pimples.

Academic

1. Acne, pimple, black-head
   • Mặt đầy mụn
     A face covered with black-heads
2. Pustule, eruption
   • Mụn ghẻ
     Scabious eruptions
3. Bit, piece
   • Bỏ tất cả các mụn vào một cái túi
     To put all the bits of cloth in a bag
4. Child (of a small family)
   • Hiếm hoi chỉ được hai mụn con
     To have a small family of two children