cặp

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The Vietnamese word "cặp" has several meanings and uses, which can be understood in different contexts. Here’s a breakdown for new learners:

Basic Meaning

1. Noun (Bag, Case):

   • cặp học sinh: This means "school bag." It refers to the bag students use to carry their books and supplies.
   • cặp da: This means "leather briefcase." It’s a type of case often used for carrying documents or a laptop, typically by professionals.

2. Action (To Go to School):

   • cắp cặp đi học: This phrase means "to go to school with one's bag under one's arms." It describes the action of carrying a bag while heading to school.

3. Noun (Pair, Couple):

   • cặp vợ chồng: This means "a couple." It refers to two people who are in a romantic relationship or married.
   • cặp mắt: This translates to "a pair of eyes." It refers to the two eyes that we have.

4. Noun (Tongs, Pin):

   • dùng cặp gắp than: This means "to pick up coal with tongs." It refers to tools used for gripping or lifting objects.

Usage Instructions

• When using "cặp" to refer to a bag, pair, or tool, ensure the context is clear. For example, if you are talking about going to school, use it in the context of a bag (cặp học sinh).
• When referring to a couple, make sure to specify if you are talking about a romantic couple or just any two people, as context can change the meaning.

Examples

• cặp học sinh: Tôi mua một cặp học sinh mới cho con. (I bought a new school bag for my child.)
• cặp vợ chồng: Họ là một cặp vợ chồng rất hạnh phúc. (They are a very happy couple.)
• dùng cặp gắp than: Tôi cần một cặp để gắp than. (I need a pair of tongs to pick up the coal.)

Advanced Usage

• In a more advanced context, "cặp" can be used in expressions that imply partnership or teamwork, such as "cặp đôi" (couple or duo) in performances or competitions.
• It can also imply a pairing in other contexts, like "cặp bài" meaning "a pair of pieces (of music)" in music education.

Word Variants

• The word "cặp" can combine with other words to create new meanings, such as "cặp đôi" (couple) or "cặp kính" (a pair of glasses).

Different Meanings

• Depending on the context, "cặp" can mean a physical object (like a bag or tongs) or a more abstract concept (like a couple). Always pay attention to the surrounding words to understand the intended meaning.

Synonyms

• For cặp as in "pair," you can use đôi (meaning "pair" or "couple").
• For cặp as in "bag," you may also encounter túi (which means "bag" but can refer to different types of bags).

Academic

noun

1. Bag, case
   • cặp học sinh
     a school bag
   • cặp da
     a leather briefcase
   • cắp cặp đi học
     to go to school, one's bag under one's arms
2. Pair, couple
   • cặp vợ chồng
     a couple
   • cặp mắt
     a pair of eyes
3. Tongs, pin
   • dùng cặp gắp than
     to pick up coal with tongs

verb

1. None