chướng
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Meaning
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Adjective
Describing something that is unsightly, ugly, or distasteful, especially in terms of its physical appearance.
vi Bức tranh này trông thật là chướng mắt.
en This painting is really unsightly.
An alternative spelling or form of the word trướng, which means to be swollen or bloated.
vi Bụng của anh ấy bị chướng sau khi ăn quá nhiều.
en His stomach was bloated after eating too much.
Verb
To get in the way of something or to block a path or progress from occurring.
vi Những tảng đá lớn đã chướng đường đi.
en Large rocks have obstructed the path.
Noun
A term referring to miasma or a type of wind that is considered toxic or unhealthy.
vi Vùng rừng sâu này thường có nhiều chướng khí gây hại cho sức khỏe.
en This deep forest region often has a lot of miasma that is harmful to health.