No. 431 in Vietnamese
bão
"Storm" or "typhoon."
In a sentence
Trời đang có bão lớn.
There is a big storm.
In this sentence, 'bão' refers to a storm or typhoon, indicating a weather phenomenon.
Công việc này đang gây bão trong cộng đồng.
This work is causing a storm in the community.
Here, 'bão' is used metaphorically to describe a situation causing a commotion or uproar.
Bão trong lòng tôi vẫn chưa tan.
The storm in my heart has not yet subsided.
In this figurative expression, 'bão' conveys emotional turmoil or internal conflict.
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