phát ban
[faːt̚˧˦ ʔɓaːn˧˧]word by word
The English word rash is translated into Vietnamese as phát ban.
phát ban is a noun used to describe an area of inflamed, irritated or reddened skin. It can also refer to an illness that is characterized by the presence of a rash.
Meaning: area of inflamed and irritated skin characterized by reddened spots, illness characterized by a type of rash (noun)
Did you know?
- In casual conversation, Vietnamese speakers might describe a rash as nổi mẩn. This uses the word nổi meaning 'to float' or 'to rise', treating the rash as something rising to the surface of the skin.
- The word phát can also be used in the phrase phát hỏa to describe starting a fire. Both phát ban and phát hỏa share this sense of a sudden, eruptive beginning.
- In Vietnamese, the word ban is a homonym with several meanings. While it means 'spot' or 'patch' in the context of phát ban, it can also mean 'class' or 'group' in a school setting.
Examples in context
- Tôi có vết phát ban trên da.I have a rash on my skin.
- Da của tôi bị phát ban.My skin has a rash.
- Em bé bị phát ban đỏ.The baby has a red rash.
- Anh ấy bị phát ban sau khi ăn hải sản.He developed a rash after eating seafood.
Example conversation
Hùng asks Mai about her skin condition.
- HùngTay em bị phát ban à?Do you have a rash on your hand?
- MaiVâng, nó hơi ngứa.Yes, it is a bit itchy.
- HùngEm nên đi khám bác sĩ nhé.You should go see a doctor.
- MaiCảm ơn anh, Hùng.Thank you, Hùng.
