mút

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The Vietnamese word "mút" primarily means "to suck." It is a verb used to describe the action of drawing something in through the mouth using the lips and tongue.

Basic Usage:

1. Sucking on sweets or candies:

   • Example: "Mút kẹo" means "to suck sweets."
   • Sentence: "Tôi thích mút kẹo trái cây." (I like to suck on fruit candies.)

2. Sucking fingers or other objects:

   • Example: "Đừng cho em bé mút tay" means "Don't let the baby suck its fingers."
   • Sentence: "Em bé thường mút tay khi buồn ngủ." (The baby often sucks its fingers when sleepy.)

Advanced Usage:

In a more figurative sense, "mút" can also be used in expressions to describe a similar action or feeling, such as savoring or enjoying something deeply.

Variants:

There are no direct word variants for "mút," but it can be part of compound words or phrases depending on the context.

Different Meanings:

While "mút" primarily means "to suck," it can also imply: - To consume something slowly or with enjoyment. - To extract or draw out something, like flavor.

Synonyms:

1. Húp: This also means "to sip" or "to slurp" (often used for liquids).
   • Example: "Húp nước" (to sip water).
2. Ngậm: This means "to hold in the mouth" or "to chew without swallowing."
   • Example: "Ngậm kẹo" (to hold candy in the mouth).

Summary:

"Mút" is a versatile verb in Vietnamese that generally refers to the action of sucking, whether it’s candy, fingers, or even savoring a drink.

Academic

1. Suck
   • Mút kẹo
     To suck sweets
   • Đừng cho em bé mút tay
     Don't let the baby suck its fingers
   • như đầu mút