chữ

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The Vietnamese word "chữ" is a noun that has several meanings related to writing and scripts. Here’s a detailed explanation to help you understand how to use it:

Basic Meaning:

1. Writing or Script: "Chữ" refers to written characters or symbols used in a language. For example, "chữ quốc ngữ" means "Vietnamese national script," which is the Latin-based writing system used in Vietnam.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "chữ" when talking about any form of writing, whether it's letters, scripts, or handwriting.
• It can also refer to the act of writing itself.

Examples:

• Chữ viết khó xem: "Handwriting that is hard to read." This shows that "chữ" can refer to the style of writing.
• Chữ hoa: "Capital letters." This means the uppercase letters in the alphabet.
• Câu thơ bảy chữ: "A seven-syllable verse." Here, "chữ" indicates the number of syllables in a line of poetry.

Advanced Usage:

• Xếp chữ: This means "to set types," often used in printing or publishing contexts where letters or characters are arranged.
• Chữ số: Refers to "numerals" or "numbers."

Word Variants:

• Chữ viết: Refers specifically to "writing" or "the written form."
• Chữ cái: Means "letter" (as in the alphabet).
• Chữ ký: Means "signature," the handwritten name or mark that indicates agreement or identity.

Different Meanings:

• In addition to its use in writing, "chữ" can also refer to:
  • A "word" in the context of language (e.g., "chữ nghĩa" means "words and meanings").
  • The concept of syllables in poetry, as mentioned earlier.

Synonyms:

• Ký tự: This means "character" or "symbol," often used in a more technical sense.
• Văn tự: Refers to "script" or "writing," usually in a more formal context.

Academic

noun

1. Writing, script
   • chữ quốc ngữ
     Vietnamese national script
   • chữ viết khó xem
     a handwriting hard to read
2. Letter, type
   • chữ hoa
     capital letters
   • máy đánh chữ
     a typewriter
   • xếp chữ
     to set types
3. Syllable, foot
   • câu thơ bảy chữ
     a seven-syllable (seven-foot) verse
4. Word