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chiêu

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The Vietnamese word "chiêu" can have a few meanings and uses depending on the context. Below, I’ll explain its different meanings, usage instructions, synonyms, and examples.

Basic Meanings and Usage:
  1. As a noun (noun):

    • "Chiêu" can refer to the concept of a trick, strategy, or method. It is often used in contexts related to tactics or clever maneuvers.
    • Example: "Đó một chiêu hay." (That’s a good trick/strategy.)
  2. As a verb (verb):

    • "Chiêu" can mean "to wash down" or "to take with" something, usually in the context of consuming food or medicine.
    • Example: "Cứ một viên thuốc lại chiêu một ngụm nước." (Wash down each tablet of medicine with a sip of water.)
  3. As an adjective (adj):

    • In some contexts, "chiêu" can also describe something that is clever or skillful.
    • Example: "Tay chiêu đập niêu không vỡ." (The left hand cannot break an earthen pot.)
Advanced Usage:
  • In more advanced contexts, "chiêu" can be used in idiomatic expressions or phrases to imply cunning or cleverness in a strategic way.
  • Example: "Anh ấy nhiều chiêu trò để thuyết phục người khác." (He has many tricks to persuade others.)
Word Variants:
  • "Chiêu trò": This phrase means tricks or schemes, often with a connotation of deceit or cleverness.
  • "Chiêu sinh": This means to recruit or enroll, particularly in educational contexts.
Different Meanings:
  • "Chiêu" can also imply a sense of being strategic or clever in how one approaches a situation, often used in phrases related to planning or tactics.
Synonyms:
  • For "chiêu" as a trick or strategy: "mưu mẹo" (clever tricks), "thủ đoạn" (schemes).
  • For "chiêu" as to wash down: "uống" (to drink).
Summary:

"Chiêu" is a versatile word in Vietnamese with meanings that can range from a trick or strategy to the act of washing down something. It's useful in everyday conversation, particularly when discussing methods, cleverness, or consuming food and medicine.

noun
  1. xem chiêu
verb
  1. To wash down
    • cứ một viên thuốc lại chiêu một ngụm nước
      to wash down each tablet of medicine with a sip of water
  2. To recruit
adj
  1. Left
    • tay chiêu đập niêu không vỡ
      the left hand cannot break an earthen pot

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