lo sợ

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The Vietnamese word "lo sợ" means "to be anxious" or "to be worried." It is used to express feelings of concern or fear about something.

Usage Instructions:

• "Lo sợ" can be used with different subjects and objects to indicate what someone is anxious or worried about.
• It is often followed by a noun or a clause that describes what is causing the anxiety.

Example:

• Standard Example: "Tôi lo sợ cho gia đình." (I am anxious for my family.)
• Another Example: "Cô ấy lo sợ về kỳ thi." (She is worried about the exam.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "lo sợ" in various tenses to express different times of anxiety.
  • For example: "Tôi đã lo sợ về điều đó." (I was worried about that.)
  • Another example: "Họ sẽ lo sợ nếu không chuẩn bị." (They will be anxious if they are not prepared.)

Word Variants:

• "Lo" (to worry) can be used alone in some contexts.
• "Sợ" (to fear) can also be used independently to express fear without the anxiety element.

Different Meaning:

While "lo sợ" primarily means to be anxious, "sợ" on its own can also mean "to be afraid" or "to fear." So, "lo sợ" combines the elements of worry and fear.

Synonyms:

• "Lo lắng" - also means "to worry" or "to be anxious."
• "Ngại" - can mean "to be reluctant" or "to fear," but it has a slightly different nuance.

Academic

adj

1. anxious
   • lo sợ cho gia đình
     to be anxious for family