buồn
adjective · Beginner · Emotions & Feelings
Meaning
English: Sad
Feeling unhappy.
Examples
🗣 Sao bạn buồn thế?
💬 Why are you so sad?
Etymology
‘Buồn’ is derived from the Proto-Viet-Muong ‘*bʊn’, meaning sadness or melancholy, reflecting the emotional spectrum in Vietnamese culture.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Buồn’ is widely used in both spoken and written forms across various contexts, suitable for both formal and informal settings, recognized throughout Vietnam.
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