bỏ mặc

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The Vietnamese word "bỏ mặc" is a verb that means "to abandon" or "to neglect." It describes the act of ignoring someone or something or choosing not to pay attention to a person, situation, or responsibility.

Usage Instructions:

• "Bỏ mặc" is often used in contexts where someone is left out, ignored, or not taken care of. It can refer to both people and situations.

Example:

• Simple Example:
  • "Cô ấy đã bỏ mặc người bạn của mình trong lúc khó khăn."
  • (Translation: "She abandoned her friend during a difficult time.")

Advanced Usage:

• "Bỏ mặc" can also convey a sense of emotional distance or lack of support. For example, you can use it in more complex sentences:
  • "Anh ta chỉ biết bỏ mặc mọi thứ khi gặp khó khăn."
  • (Translation: "He only knows how to abandon everything when facing difficulties.")

Word Variants:

• "Bỏ" (to leave, to abandon) + "mặc" (to let be, to ignore) together create the phrase "bỏ mặc."
• It can be used with other verbs to form phrases like "bỏ mặc cho số phận," which means "to abandon to fate."

Different Meanings:

• In some contexts, "bỏ mặc" can mean to disregard or overlook something rather than outright abandoning it. For example, it may refer to ignoring certain responsibilities or issues in life.

Academic

verb

1. To abandon