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The Vietnamese word "ủ" has a couple of meanings and uses that can be helpful for you to understand as a new learner.

Basic Meaning:

1. As a verb: "ủ" means "to keep" or "to maintain" something in a certain state, often referring to keeping something warm or protected.

   • Example: "Ủ cơm" means "to keep rice warm."

2. As an adjective: "ủ" can describe a state of being sullen or gloomy. It is often used to express a mood that is not cheerful.

   • Example: "Tâm trạng ủ rũ" means "a gloomy mood."

Usage Instructions:

• When using "ủ" as a verb, it often comes with nouns to specify what is being kept or maintained.
• As an adjective, it can be used to describe a person’s mood or atmosphere.

Advanced Usage:

• In a culinary context, "ủ" can refer to the process of fermenting or allowing something to rise, like dough or yogurt.
  • Example: "Ủ bột" means "to let the dough rise."

Word Variants:

• "Ủ" can be combined with other words to create phrases. For instance:
  • "Ủ ấm" (to keep warm)
  • "Ủ lạnh" (to keep cold)

Different Meanings:

• In addition to the meanings above, "ủ" can also imply nurturing or fostering something over time, like ideas or feelings.
  • Example: "Ủ mầm" means "to nurture a seed," which is metaphorically used for developing potential.

Synonyms:

• For the verb meaning "to keep":

  • "Giữ" (to hold/maintain)

• For the adjective meaning "sullen" or "gloomy":

  • "U ám" (dark, somber)
  • "Buồn bã" (sad)

Academic

verb

1. to keep (with.)

adj

1. sullen, gloomy