chải chuốt

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The Vietnamese word "chải chuốt" can be understood as a verb meaning "to spruce up" or "to smarten." It is often used to describe the act of making oneself or something look more attractive, neat, or well-groomed.

Usage Instructions:

1. As a Verb: You can use "chải chuốt" when talking about personal grooming or preparing oneself for an occasion.

   • Example: "Cô ấy chải chuốt rất kỹ trước khi đi dự tiệc." (She spruced herself up carefully before going to the party.)

2. As an Adjective: "Chải chuốt" can also describe someone or something that is well-groomed or polished.

   • Example: "Anh ấy có một hình dáng chải chuốt." (He has a well-groomed appearance.)

Advanced Usage:

In literature, "chải chuốt" can refer to a polished style of writing. - Example: "Văn chương chải chuốt của tác giả khiến độc giả say mê." (The polished style of the author’s writing captivates the readers.)

Word Variants:

• Noun form: You might encounter "sự chải chuốt," which refers to the act of sprucing up or grooming.
• Adjective form: "Chải chuốt" can also be used in an adjective form as in "hình dáng chải chuốt," meaning a polished or neat appearance.

Different Meanings:

While "chải chuốt" primarily relates to grooming and presentation, it can also imply a certain level of effort put into making something more appealing, whether it’s a person’s appearance or the quality of writing.

Synonyms:

• Gọn gàng: Neat or tidy.
• Sạch sẽ: Clean and tidy.
• Tỉ mỉ: Meticulous or detailed.

Example Sentences:

1. "Tôi không chịu làm gì, chỉ chải chuốt suốt ngày." (I refuse to do a single turn of work and spend the whole day sprucing myself up.) 2.

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verb

1. To spruce up, to smarten
   • không chịu làm gì, chỉ chải chuốt suốt ngày
     to refuse to do a single turn of work and spend the whole day spucing oneself up

adj

1. Well-groomed, spruce
   • hình dáng chải chuốt
     a spruce figure
   • ăn mặc chải chuốt
     to be well-groomed
2. nói về văn chương) Polished
   • văn chương chải chuốt
     a polished style