cự

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The Vietnamese word "cự" is a verb that can mean to scold, to oppose, or to resist. It is often used when someone is expressing disapproval or disagreement with something or someone.

Basic Usage:

• To scold: When someone is reprimanding another person for their actions.
• To oppose: When someone is standing against an idea, proposal, or action.
• To resist: When someone is trying to prevent something from happening.

Examples:

1. To Scold:

   • "Cô ấy cự con trai vì không làm bài tập."
   • (She scolded her son for not doing his homework.)

2. To Oppose:

   • "Tôi luôn cự những quyết định sai lầm."
   • (I always oppose wrong decisions.)

3. To Resist:

   • "Họ cự lại sự áp bức."
   • (They resist oppression.)

Advanced Usage:

In more complex sentences, "cự" can be used in different contexts, such as political or social discussions, where people might "cự" against policies or societal norms.

Word Variants:

• Cự lại: to resist or stand against.
• Cự tuyệt: to reject or refuse.
• Cự cãi: to argue or dispute.

Different Meanings:

While "cự" primarily focuses on the idea of opposition or scolding, it can also imply a strong emotional response to something that one finds unacceptable or unjust.

Synonyms:

• Phê bình: to criticize.
• Chống lại: to fight against or oppose.
• Phản đối: to protest or object.

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verb

1. to scold; to oppose; to resist