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chán

Pronunciation Northern /ʨaːn˧˥/ Central /ʨa̰ːŋ˩˧/ Southern /ʨaːŋ˧˥/
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Adjective
boring
Adjective
bored

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4 senses 2 meanings
Meaning
4 senses · 2 meanings
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boring

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
boring Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme Problems, Opinions & EvaluationTheme EmotionsTag

Lacking interest or excitement and causing a feeling of weariness.

vi Bộ phim này quá chán vì không có tình tiết nào thú vị.

en This movie is so boring because it has no interesting plot points.

bored

Adjective · 3 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
bored Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

Feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in current activities.

vi Anh ấy cảm thấy chán vì không có việc gì làm vào cuối tuần.

en He feels bored because he has nothing to do on the weekend.

Sense 2 Adjective
tired of Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

Having had enough of something and no longer wishing to experience it.

vi Tôi đã quá chán việc phải chờ đợi xe buýt mỗi ngày.

en I am so tired of having to wait for the bus every day.

Sense 3 Adjective
disgusted Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

Feeling disgusted by or strongly disliking someone or something, usually in the phrase chán ghét.

vi Mọi người đều cảm thấy chán ghét trước hành động thô lỗ đó.

en Everyone felt disgusted by that rude behavior.

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chạn / chấn / chẩn / chắn …
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nhàm chán / chán ngắt / chán ngấy / chán chê …
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