mòn

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The Vietnamese word "mòn" is a verb that means "to wear out" or "to become worn down." It is used to describe something that has been used so much that it is no longer in good condition or has lost its original quality.

Usage Instructions:

• "Mòn" can be used in various contexts, often related to physical objects like shoes, clothing, or tools.
• It can also be used figuratively to describe a person who feels exhausted or depleted from overwork or stress.

Example:

1. Giầy của tôi mòn rồi - "My shoes are worn out."

   • This means that the shoes have been used so much that they are no longer good for wearing.

2. Mòn sức - "To wear oneself out."

   • This expression suggests that someone is exhausting themselves through hard work or stress.

Advanced Usage:

• "Mòn" can also be used in a more abstract sense, such as in literature or poetry, to describe the gradual loss of something valuable, like hope or youth.

Word Variants:

• There are some variations of "mòn" that can be used in different contexts:
  • Mòn mỏi: This phrase combines "mòn" with "mỏi" (tired), meaning "to be weary" or "to be worn out" in a more emotional or mental sense.

Different Meanings:

• In some contexts, "mòn" can refer to the process of erosion or gradual wearing away of natural features, like rocks or landscapes, caused by weather or human activity.

Synonyms:

• Hư hỏng: Means "damaged" or "broken."
• Bị mất: Means "to be lost" (though this refers more to loss than wear).
• Mệt mỏi: Means "tired" or "weary," often used to describe a state of physical or emotional fatigue.

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verb

1. to wear
   • giầy của tôi mòn rồi
     My shoes are worn out
   • mòn sức
     to wear oneself out