sình

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The Vietnamese word "sình" can be used as both a noun and a verb, and it has a few related meanings.

Basic Meanings

1. As a Noun:

   • "Sình" refers to mud or something that is marshy and muddy. It describes wet, soft ground that is difficult to walk on.
   • Example: "Trời mưa lâu, đường trở nên sình lầy." (After a long rain, the road became muddy.)

2. As a Verb:

   • "Sình" means to swell or to distend. It is often used to describe something that has expanded or increased in size, particularly in relation to the stomach.
   • Example: "Bụng của anh ấy sình lên vì ăn quá nhiều." (His stomach swelled because he ate too much.)

Advanced Usage

• In more advanced contexts, "sình" can describe not only physical swelling but also metaphorical swelling, such as emotions or situations that become overwhelming.
• Example: "Cảm xúc của cô ấy sình lên khi nghe tin xấu." (Her emotions swelled when she heard the bad news.)

Word Variants

• There are variants of "sình" that may change its meaning slightly or be used in different contexts, such as "sình lầy," which specifically refers to muddy marshland.
• You might also encounter the phrase "sình bụng," which directly relates to a distended stomach.

Different Meanings

• While "sình" primarily refers to mud or swelling, it can also imply something messy or disorganized when used metaphorically.
• Example: "Dự án này đang sình lên vì thiếu quản lý." (This project is getting messy because of poor management.)

Synonyms

• For the noun meaning (mud/marshy):

  • "Bùn" (mud)
  • "Lầy" (wet, muddy)

• For the verb meaning (to swell/distend):

  • "Phình" (to bloat or swell)
  • "Nở" (to expand)

Usage Instructions

• Use "sình" to describe physical conditions related to mud or swelling.
• It is often used in everyday conversations, especially when talking about weather conditions or physical states.
• Be cautious when using it metaphorically, as the context can affect its interpretation.

Academic

1. danh từ, tính từ mud; marshy, muddy

verb

1. to swell, to distend
   • bụng sình
     distended stomach