buồn
/bṵo̞n/adjective★Beginner
informal
Sad or unhappy, often with a sense of melancholy or sorrow
Anh thấy buồn vì không thể gặp được em.
He feels sad because he can't meet her.
Tình huống đó làm cô buồn lắm.
That situation made her very sad.
💡
Often used to describe a deep, lingering sadness rather than temporary unhappiness.
Collocations
buồn bãdeeply sadbuồn ngủsleepybuồn ngủ buồn ngủvery sleepy
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
buồn bãphrase
deeply sad
buồn ngủphrase
sleepy
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Buồn' is often used to express sadness in a way that suggests a deeper, more lingering emotion than 'xấu hổ' (ashamed) or 'xấu hổ' (embarrassed).
⚡Gold Rule
Emotional Nuance
Use 'buồn' for sadness that feels heavy or prolonged, not for temporary unhappiness.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the Proto-Vietic root *bɔːn, meaning 'sad' or 'unhappy'.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used to describe both emotional states and physical conditions (e.g., 'buồn ngủ' for 'sleepy').
Từ Điển Việt Anh