nhập cuộc

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The Vietnamese word "nhập cuộc" can be understood as "to take part in" or "to get involved in" an activity or situation. It often implies that you are actively participating or engaging in something rather than just observing from the outside.

Usage Instructions

• Use "nhập cuộc" when you want to express the idea of joining a group, participating in an event, or getting involved in a project.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Example

• Simple Usage: "Tôi sẽ nhập cuộc vào dự án này." (I will take part in this project.)
• Contextual Usage: "Nhập cuộc mới biết hay dở, chỉ khi tham gia vào cuộc thi, bạn mới hiểu được độ khó của nó." (Only by getting involved can you know what it is like; only by participating in the competition can you understand its difficulty.)

Advanced Usage

In more advanced contexts, "nhập cuộc" can be used to describe scenarios where deep understanding or experience comes from active participation. For instance, in discussions about work or education, you might say: - "Để có thể thực sự hiểu ngành này, bạn cần nhập cuộc và trải nghiệm thực tế." (To truly understand this field, you need to get involved and gain real experience.)

Word Variants

• Nhập: This means "to enter" or "to join."
• Cuộc: This means "an event" or "a situation."
• Together, they form the phrase "nhập cuộc," which specifically refers to entering into an event or situation.

Different Meanings

While "nhập cuộc" primarily means to participate, in some contexts, it can also imply a sense of urgency or necessity to engage in a challenge or task.

Academic

1. Take part in, be an insider
   • Nhập cuộc mới biết hay dở
     Only by being an insider can one know what it is like