hóa

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The Vietnamese word "hóa" is a verb that means "to become," "to change," or "to transform." It is often used to describe a change in state or condition, whether it’s physical, emotional, or conceptual.

Basic Usage:

• Meaning: To indicate a transformation or a process of change.
• Example:
  • "Nước đá hóa thành nước." (Ice turns into water.)

Advanced Usage:

In more complex sentences, "hóa" can be combined with other words to form specific phrases that convey more detailed meanings: - Examples: - "Biến hóa" - to change or transform in a more dramatic or intricate manner. - "Con chameleon có khả năng biến hóa màu sắc." (The chameleon has the ability to change its color.) - "Hóa thân" - to transform oneself, often used in a literary or metaphorical context. - "Cô ấy hóa thân thành một nhân vật trong câu chuyện." (She transforms into a character in the story.)

Word Variants:

• Hóa học: Chemistry (the study of substances and their transformations).
• Hóa đơn: Invoice (a document that represents a change in ownership of goods or services).
• Hóa giải: To resolve or dissolve a conflict or problem.

Different Meanings:

• In some contexts, "hóa" can also refer to the process of making something happen or causing a change.
  • Example: "Hóa giải sự hiểu lầm" (To resolve the misunderstanding).

Synonyms:

• Chuyển đổi: To convert or switch.
• Biến đổi: To alter or change.
• Thay đổi: To change.

Summary:

The word "hóa" is versatile and essential in Vietnamese when discussing transformations or changes. It can be used in both everyday conversation and more formal or literary contexts.

Academic

verb

1. to become; to change; to transform