ếnh

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The Vietnamese word "ếnh" is primarily used to describe a swollen or distended belly, often as a result of drinking too much water or eating too much. It can also refer to someone who is noticeably pregnant.

Basic Meaning:

1. Swelling of the Belly: It describes a condition where the stomach appears swollen, often due to excessive fluid intake or overeating.

   • Example: "Uống nhiều nước quá ễnh bụng." (To have a swelling belly for having drunk too much water.)

2. Pregnancy: It can also humorously refer to someone who is visibly pregnant.

   • Example: "Con mới một tuổi mà đã ễnh bụng ra rồi." (To be already big with child while the baby one has previously had is hardly one.)

Usage Instructions:

• Use "ếnh" when talking about physical conditions related to the belly, either in a serious context (like health) or a light-hearted one (like joking about pregnancy).
• It can be used informally among friends and family.

Advanced Usage:

• "Ếnh" can be used metaphorically to describe someone who has taken on too much, whether in terms of food, responsibilities, or even emotions.
  • Example: "Cô ấy làm việc quá sức, giờ thì ễnh cả lên!" (She has worked too hard, now she's overwhelmed!)

Word Variants:

• The word can appear in different forms or contexts but generally retains its core meaning related to swelling or distention.
• There aren't many direct derivatives, but it can be used in phrases or combined with other words to describe specific situations.

Different Meanings:

• While "ếnh" mainly refers to physical swelling, in some contexts, it can convey a sense of being burdened or overloaded, though this is less common.

Synonyms:

• Synonyms for "ếnh" in terms of swollen can include "phình" (to bulge) or "trướng" (to bloat).
• For the context of pregnancy, synonyms might include "có thai" (to be pregnant) or "mang bầu" (to carry a child).

Academic

1. Swell (nói về bụng)
   • Uống nhiều nước quá ễnh bụng
     To have a swelling belly for having drunk too munch water.
2. (đùa) Be big with child
   • Con mới một tuổi mà đã ễnh bụng ra rồi
     To be already big with child while the baby one has previously had is hardly one