The Vietnamese word "chồi" is a noun that mainly means "shoot" or "bud." It refers to the new growth that comes from a plant, such as the small leaves or stems that start to develop.
In everyday conversation, you might use "chồi" when talking about plants or gardening. For example, if you see new leaves growing on a tree, you could say: - "Cây này đã ra chồi," which means "This tree has sprouted new buds."
In a more poetic or literary context, "chồi" can also symbolize new beginnings, growth, or hope. For instance, you might hear: - "Như những chồi non, hy vọng nảy nở sau cơn bão." (Like the young shoots, hope blossoms after the storm.)
A variant of "chồi" is "chồi rễ," which refers specifically to a sucker or root shoot. This term is used to describe the new growth that comes from the roots of a plant.
While "chồi" primarily relates to plants, it can also metaphorically refer to new ideas or projects that are just beginning to develop.
Some synonyms for "chồi" include: - "mầm" (bud or sprout) - "cành non" (young branch) - "lộc" (young growth or shoots)