góp

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The Vietnamese word "góp" is a verb that means "to collect" or "to contribute." It is often used when talking about putting something together with others or adding to a common cause or effort.

Usage Instructions

• Basic Meaning: "Góp" is used when someone contributes something, whether it’s money, ideas, or effort, to a group or project.
• Common Contexts: You might use "góp" in situations like fundraising, group projects, or when discussing contributions to a shared goal.

Examples

1. Góp tiền (to contribute money):

   • "Chúng ta sẽ góp tiền để mua quà cho thầy cô."
   • Translation: "We will contribute money to buy a gift for the teachers."

2. Góp ý kiến (to contribute ideas):

   • "Mọi người hãy góp ý kiến để cải thiện kế hoạch này."
   • Translation: "Everyone please contribute ideas to improve this plan."

Advanced Usage

• Góp sức: This phrase means "to contribute effort" or "to help."

  • Example: "Tôi sẽ góp sức vào dự án này." (I will contribute my effort to this project.)

• Góp phần: This means "to play a part" or "to contribute to."

  • Example: "Cô ấy đã góp phần quan trọng trong thành công của nhóm." (She played an important part in the success of the group.)

Word Variants

• Góp lại: means "to collect together" or "to gather."
• Góp chung: means "to contribute together" or "to pool resources."

Different Meanings

While "góp" primarily means to contribute or collect, in specific contexts, it can also imply combining smaller parts into a whole, such as in a community effort or a group initiative.

Synonyms

• Đóng góp: This is a common synonym that also means "to contribute."
• Cống hiến: Means "to dedicate" or "to devote," often used in a more formal or noble context.

Academic

verb

1. to collect; to contribute