hụp

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The Vietnamese word "hụp" is a verb that means "to dive under the water." It describes the action of going below the surface of the water, often used when swimming or playing in a pool, river, or ocean.

Usage Instructions:

• "Hụp" is commonly used when talking about swimming or water activities.
• It is often used in the context of children playing in water or when someone is practicing diving.

Example:

• Sentence: "Trẻ em thích hụp xuống nước khi bơi."
  • (Translation: "Children like to dive under the water when swimming.")

Advanced Usage:

• In a more advanced context, "hụp" can be used metaphorically to describe going deep into something, like a subject or task. For example, one might say "hụp vào công việc" which means "to dive deep into work."

Word Variants:

• "Hụp" can be used in different tenses by adding words that indicate time. For example:
  • "Đã hụp" (have dived)
  • "Sẽ hụp" (will dive)

Different Meanings:

• While primarily meaning "to dive," "hụp" can also imply a quick action, as in "hụp xuống" which means "to quickly duck down" or "to lower oneself."

Synonyms:

• Some synonyms for "hụp" in the context of diving include:
  • "Nhảy xuống" (to jump down)
  • "Chìm" (to sink, though this has a slightly different meaning as it implies going underwater without intention).

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verb

1. to dive under the water