chết đuối

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The Vietnamese word "chết đuối" means "to drown." It describes the situation when someone is submerged in water and cannot breathe, leading to death.

Usage Instructions:

• "Chết đuối" is often used to describe the act of drowning in water, such as in a river, lake, or ocean.
• It can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts.

Example:

1. Literal Usage:

   • "Cậu ấy suýt chết đuối khi bơi ở biển."
   • (He almost drowned while swimming in the sea.)

2. Metaphorical Usage:

   • "Tôi cảm thấy như mình đang chết đuối trong công việc."
   • (I feel like I am drowning in work.)

Advanced Usage:

In literature or poetry, "chết đuối" can be used to evoke strong emotions, such as feelings of helplessness or being overwhelmed by situations.

Word Variants:

• Chết: This means "to die" and is a part of the phrase "chết đuối."
• Đuối: This can mean "to be exhausted" or "to lose," which contributes to the overall meaning of being overwhelmed while trying to survive in water.

Different Meanings:

While "chết đuối" primarily means "to drown," it can also signify being overwhelmed by emotions, responsibilities, or situations, similar to feeling "overloaded" or "suffocated" by life’s challenges.

Synonyms:

• Chìm: This means "to submerge" or "to sink," which can be used in a similar context.
• Ngạt thở: This means "to suffocate," which can be used metaphorically to describe feeling overwhelmed, though it doesn't specifically refer to drowning.

Academic

1. To drown
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