bức bí
[ʔɓɨk̚˧˦ ʔɓi˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) feeling hemmed in, suffering a feeling that one's movements are being restricted
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Lúc này ở lâu trong phòng khiến cậu rất bức bí, muốn ra ngoài cho sảng khoái.Having been in the room for so long made him feel very hemmed in, and he wanted to go out for a breath of fresh air.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “bức bí” mean?
(adjective) feeling hemmed in, suffering a feeling that one's movements are being restricted
Is “bức bí” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.