ngữ

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The Vietnamese word "ngữ" can be understood in a few different contexts, but primarily, it relates to the concepts of measure, limit, and moderation. It is often used to indicate boundaries or restrictions in various actions or qualities.

Basic Meaning

1. Measure/Limit/Moderation: "Ngữ" is commonly used to describe the idea of doing something within certain limits. For example:
   • "chỉ tiêu có ngữ" means "spend within limits," suggesting that one should not exceed a certain amount when spending.
   • "uống rượu có ngữ" translates to "drink in moderation," meaning to drink alcohol without going overboard.

Usage Instructions

• Context: Use "ngữ" when you want to talk about moderation or limits in behaviors or actions.
• Form: It is often used in phrases or clauses to emphasize the necessity of moderation.

Examples

• Basic Example: "Cần có ngữ trong việc tiêu tiền." (One needs to have limits in spending money.)
• Descriptive Example: "Ngữ ấy thì có làm nên việc gì." (That despicable fellow is incapable of getting anything done.) Here, "ngữ" implies that the person is not capable of achieving anything meaningful.

Advanced Usage

• In more advanced contexts, "ngữ" can also imply a certain disdain or critique towards someone's abilities or behavior. For example, using it in a phrase about someone's character can imply that they have a low moral standard or are ineffective.

Word Variants

• "Ngữ" can be combined with other words to form phrases that convey similar meanings. For instance:
  • "không có ngữ" means "without limits," indicating a lack of moderation.

Different Meanings

• While "ngữ" primarily relates to limits and moderation, it can also carry a negative connotation when describing someone's character or capabilities, as seen in the example about a "despicable fellow."

Synonyms

• Some synonyms include:
  • "giới hạn" (limit)
  • "chừng mực" (moderation)
  • "điều độ" (temperance)

Academic

1. Measure, limit, moderation
   • Chỉ tiêu có ngữ
     To spend within limits
   • Uống rượu có ngữ
     To drink in moderation
2. Despicable fellow
   • Ngữ ấy thì có làm nên việc gì
     That despicable fellow is incapable of getting anything done