buồn
[ʔɓuən˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Ticklish — a Northern usage (buồn buồn: ticklish feeling); Southerners say nhột. Nationwide, buồn mainly means sad.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Cảm giác nhột — cách dùng miền Bắc; trong Nam nói nhột. Nghĩa chính cả nước của "buồn" là không vui.
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Dạo này nó buồn vì nhớ nhà.They have been sad lately because they miss home.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “buồn” mean?
Ticklish — a Northern usage (buồn buồn: ticklish feeling); Southerners say nhột. Nationwide, buồn mainly means sad.
Is “buồn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“nhột” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.