chán
/t͡ʃa̠n/adjective★Intermediate
informal
Feeling uninterested or tired of something due to lack of stimulation
Anh ấy chán khi phải làm việc cùng một nhiệm vụ hàng ngày.
He gets bored doing the same task every day.
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Often used to express a state of being unenthusiastic or disengaged
Collocations
chán mặtfed up with someone's facechán nátextremely bored
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Related Phrases
Chán đến phát khócidiom
So bored it's depressing
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Usage Tip
Often paired with 'vì' to explain the reason for boredom, e.g., 'Chán vì không có ai trò chuyện'.
📖Word Origin
Derived from Chinese '厌' (yàn), meaning 'to dislike' or 'be tired of'
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in informal settings to express boredom or disinterest
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