kỹ

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The Vietnamese word "kỹ" is an adjective that primarily means "careful" or "painstaking." It describes someone who pays great attention to detail and ensures that their work is done thoroughly and accurately.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "kỹ" when describing a person’s approach to tasks, work, or even their behavior. It can also refer to the quality of the work they produce.
• It is often used to emphasize that something is done with great care and precision.

Examples:

1. Một việc làm kỹ: This means "a careful piece of work." It suggests that the work was done with attention to detail.
2. Cô ấy làm bài tập rất kỹ: This translates to "She does her homework very carefully." It implies that she pays close attention to her studies.

Advanced Usage:

• "Kỹ" can be used in more complex phrases to convey a higher level of attention to detail, such as "kỹ lưỡng" (meticulous) or "kỹ càng" (thorough).
• Example: Anh ấy kiểm tra tài liệu rất kỹ lưỡng. (He checks the documents very meticulously.)

Word Variants:

• Kỹ lưỡng: Meticulous, very careful in examining details.
• Kỹ càng: Thorough, very careful in execution or approach.

Different Meanings:

While "kỹ" is primarily associated with carefulness, it can also imply being skilled in a specific area when used in different contexts, such as in craftsmanship.

Synonyms:

• Cẩn thận: Cautious; careful, often used to describe someone who is careful to avoid mistakes.
• Tỉ mỉ: Meticulous; very detailed, often emphasizing the attention to small details.

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adj

1. careful; painstaking
   • một việc làm kỹ
     a careful piece of work