lùa

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The Vietnamese word "lùa" is a verb that can be understood in a couple of different contexts. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand its meanings, usage, and variations:

Basic Meaning

1. To blow in: "lùa" can refer to the action of wind blowing into a place. For example, if the wind is coming through an open window, you can say "gió lùa vào cửa sổ," which means "the wind blows in at the window."

2. To drive or round up animals: "lùa" can also mean to herd or drive animals, especially livestock, in a particular direction. For example, "lùa súc vật lại" means "to round up the cattle."

Usage Instructions

• You can use "lùa" when describing the movement of air or the action of gathering animals.
• It typically appears in sentences where you want to indicate that something is being moved or influenced by an external force (like wind) or being directed (like animals).

Examples

• Gió lùa vào cửa sổ: "The wind blows in at the window."
• Chúng tôi phải lùa dê về chuồng: "We have to drive the goats back to the pen."

Advanced Usage

• "Lùa" can also be used metaphorically to describe situations where something is being influenced by an external factor, such as emotions or circumstances, although this usage is less common.

Word Variants

• There are no direct variants of "lùa," but it can be paired with other words to create phrases. For example:
  • "lùa gió" (to let the wind in)
  • "lùa bò" (to herd the cows)

Different Meanings

• While "lùa" primarily refers to the actions of blowing in or herding, it can also imply a sense of guiding or directing in a broader context, such as guiding a discussion or leading a group.

Synonyms

• For "to blow in," you might use "thổi vào" (to blow into).
• For "to herd," synonyms include "dồn" (to drive) or "gọi" (to call), although these words may have slightly different connotations depending on context.

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verb

1. to blow in
   • gió lùa vào cửa sổ
     the wind blows in at the window. to drive
   • lùa súc vật lại
     to round up the cattle