dở

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The Vietnamese word "dở" is an adjective that has several meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here’s an easy-to-understand explanation:

Meanings of "dở":

1. Unfinished or Incomplete:

   • When something is not finished, you can use "dở" to describe it.
   • Example: "Tôi bỏ dở công việc." (I left the work unfinished.)

2. Bad or Not Good:

   • You can also use "dở" to mean that something is of poor quality or not good, such as food, a movie, or a performance.
   • Example: "Bữa ăn này dở quá!" (This meal is too bad!)

3. Unskillful or Incapable:

   • "Dở" can describe someone who is not good at a particular skill.
   • Example: "Anh ấy dở trong việc nấu ăn." (He is unskillful at cooking.)

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "dở" to describe things that are not finished, of poor quality, or someone who lacks skill.
• It is often used in everyday conversation when discussing experiences, performances, or food.

Advanced Usage:

• "Dở" can be combined with other words to form phrases. For instance, "bỏ dở" means to leave something unfinished, while "học dở" means to not be proficient in studies.
• In a more nuanced context, "dở" can be used to critique artistic works, indicating they did not meet expectations.

Variants:

• Bỏ dở: To leave something unfinished.
• Dở ẹc: A colloquial way to say something is very bad or terrible, often used in casual conversation.

Synonyms:

• Tệ: Bad or poor (another synonym that can be used in similar contexts).
• Xấu: Ugly or bad, primarily used for describing things that are not visually appealing.

Different Meanings:

• While "dở" generally conveys negativity, it can also simply describe a state of incompleteness without a strong negative connotation.

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adj

1. unfinished; un completed
   • bỏ dở
     to leave unfinished bad; dull; not good
   • đồ ăn dở
     Bad food
2. Incapable; unskillful