bấm nút

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The Vietnamese phrase "bấm nút" translates to "press the button" in English. It is a common phrase used in various contexts, both literal and metaphorical.

Basic Meaning

• Literal Meaning: "Bấm" means "to press" and "nút" means "button." So, together, "bấm nút" means to physically press a button, like on a remote control, a computer, or any electronic device.
• Metaphorical Meaning: It can also refer to making a decision or taking an action that leads to a significant consequence, often used in a serious or dramatic context.

Usage Instructions

You can use "bấm nút" in both everyday situations and more serious conversations. Here are some examples:

Examples

1. Everyday Use:

   • Khi bạn muốn tắt TV, bạn chỉ cần bấm nút trên remote. (When you want to turn off the TV, you just need to press the button on the remote.)

2. Metaphorical Use:

   • Cuộc chiến tranh này có thể trở thành một cuộc chiến bấm nút nếu chúng ta không cẩn thận. (This war could turn into a press-button war if we are not careful.)

Advanced Usage

• In political or military discussions, "bấm nút" can refer to the act of launching weapons or making decisions that have serious implications, such as nuclear warfare. The expression "chiến tranh bấm nút" means "press-button war," which describes a type of warfare where decisions can be made quickly, often through technology.

Word Variants

• Bấm: This can also be used in other contexts, such as "bấm số" (press the number), which refers to dialing a number on a phone.
• Nút: This can refer to different types of buttons, like "nút bấm" (button to press) or "nút điều khiển" (control button).

Different Meanings

• While "bấm nút" primarily means "press the button," in different contexts, it can imply initiating an action, making a choice, or setting something into motion.

Synonyms

• Nhấn nút: This is another way to say "press the button," where "nhấn" also means to press. It is used interchangeably with "bấm nút" in many contexts.

Academic

1. Press the button
   • Chiến tranh bấm nút
     A press-button war[face]