bủn

Vietnamese

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• (Hà Nội) IPA^(key): [ʔɓun˧˩]
• (Huế) IPA^(key): [ʔɓun˧˨]
• (Hồ Chí Minh City) IPA^(key): [ʔɓʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦]

Adjective

bủn • (𡭦 - 㤓, 本)

1. decayed; deteriorated; ruined
2. crushed; crumbling; crumbly

   Synonym: mủn

Derived terms

• bủn rủn (weary)
• bủn xỉn (stingy)