No. 775 in Vietnamese
bức
The Vietnamese word "bức" can mean "picture," "painting," or refer to "sheet" (e.g., a piece of material) depending on context.
In a sentence
Tôi đã treo một bức tranh mới trong phòng khách.
I hung a new painting in the living room.
In this sentence, "bức" is used as a classifier for the noun "tranh" (painting).
Mẹ tôi đã gửi cho tôi một bức thư từ quê nhà.
My mother sent me a letter from home.
"Bức" in this sentence functions as a classifier for the noun "thư" (letter).
Tôi cảm thấy bức bối vì căn phòng quá nóng.
I feel stuffy because the room is too hot.
Here, "bức" is part of the adjective "bức bối," which describes a feeling of stuffiness or discomfort.
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