cậy

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The Vietnamese word "cậy" can be understood in a few different contexts, primarily as a verb and also as a noun. Here's a breakdown to help you learn more about it:

Basic Meaning

• As a Verb: "cậy" means to depend on, rely on, or count on someone for help or support. It often implies a sense of trust or expectation.

Usage Instructions

• You can use "cậy" when you want to express that you are counting on someone or something. It is often followed by a noun or pronoun that indicates who or what you are relying on.

Example Sentences

1. Cậy anh đi giúp cho.
   (I rely on you to help me.)

2. Trẻ cậy cha, già cậy con.
   (When young, one relies on one's father; when old, one relies on one's children.)
   This saying highlights the dependence people have on their family members at different stages of life.

Advanced Usage

• "cậy" can also be used in a more figurative or negative sense, where it implies relying on something in a boastful or arrogant way:
  • Cậy của. (To rely vaingloriously on one’s wealth.)
  • Cậy tài. (To rely vaingloriously on one’s talent.)
  • Cậy có thành tích sinh ra kiêu căng.(Relying vaingloriously on his achievements, he became proud.)

Word Variants

• Variants of "cậy" can be used in different contexts:
  • Cậy cục: to rely heavily on something or someone.
  • Cậy nhờ: to ask for help, relying on someone’s assistance.

Different Meanings

• While "cậy" primarily means to rely on someone, it can also refer to a noun meaning "persimmon," which is a type of fruit. However, this usage is less common in everyday conversation.

Synonyms

• Some synonyms for "cậy" in the context of relying on someone could be:
  • Dựa vào (to lean on, depend on).
  • Tin cậy (to trust).

Idiomatic Expressions

• Chó cậy gần nhà, gà cậy gần chuồng. (A dog relies vaingloriously on its nearby master's house; a cock on its nearby coop.) This expression means that individuals often feel proud or secure when they are close to their own resources or support systems.

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noun

1. Persimmon

verb

1. To depend on, to rely on, to count on (someone for help..)
   • cậy anh đi giúp cho
     I rely on you to go for me
   • trẻ cậy cha, già cậy con
     when young one relies on one's father, when old on one's children
2. To rely vaingloriously on
   • cậy của
     to rely vaingloriously on one's wealth
   • cậy tài
     to rely vaingloriously on one's talent
   • cậy có thành tích sinh ra kiêu căng
     relying vaingloriously on his achievements, he became proud
   • chó cậy gần nhà, gà cậy gần chuồng
     a dog relies vaingloriously on his nearby master's house, a cock on his nearby coop; as proud as a cock on his own dunghill