mụt

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The Vietnamese word "mụt" primarily refers to a "boil" in English, which is a painful, pus-filled bump that forms under the skin due to infection. It is often swollen and can be quite uncomfortable.

Usage Instructions:

• "Mụt" is commonly used in everyday conversation when discussing skin conditions or infections.
• It is more frequently used in certain regions of Vietnam, reflecting its status as a regional or dialectal term.

Example:

• "Tôi bị mụt trên cánh tay." (I have a boil on my arm.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "mụt" might be used metaphorically to describe something that is troubling or problematic. For instance, one might say that a situation is like a "mụt" if it is causing ongoing pain or discomfort.

Word Variants:

• The term does not have many direct variants, but related words include:
  • "mụn" (which can also mean acne or pimple, but is more commonly used for smaller skin blemishes)

Different Meanings:

• While "mụt" is primarily associated with boils, in some contexts, it can refer to anything that is swollen or protruding, though this usage is less common.

Synonyms:

• Some synonymous terms include:
  • "mụn nhọt" – which refers specifically to a type of boil or pimple.
  • "nhọt" – a more general term for a boil or sore.

Academic

1. (địa phương) Boil