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bận

Pronunciation Northern /ɓə̰ʔn˨˩/ Central /ɓə̰ŋ˨˨/ Southern /ɓəŋ˨˩˨/
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be busy
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be busy

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3 senses · 3 meanings
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be busy

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
be busy Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

To be occupied with something and therefore not free.

vi Tôi đang bận làm bài tập về nhà và không thể đi chơi bây giờ.

en I am busy doing my homework and cannot go out now.

time or occurrence

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
time or occurrence Greetings & Basic ExchangesTheme

A specific instance or occasion when something happens or is performed.

vi Tôi đã gặp cô ấy vài bận vào tháng trước để thảo luận về kế hoạch.

en I met her a few times last month to discuss the plan.

to wear

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to wear Greetings & Basic ExchangesTheme

To have clothing or accessories on one's body for various reasons or occasions.

vi Hôm nay cô ấy bận một bộ váy màu trắng rất đẹp để đi dự tiệc.

en Today she is wearing a very beautiful white dress to go to the party.

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