buồn phiền
[ʔɓuən˨˩ fiən˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) sad and worried; distressed
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cô ấy đã rất là buồn phiền vì con chó của mình chết.She was in deep sadness because her dog died.
Tatoeba sentence #11296806 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “buồn phiền” mean?
(adjective) sad and worried; distressed
Is “buồn phiền” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.