qua mặt

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The Vietnamese word "qua mặt" can be understood as "to ignore" or "to overlook" someone while doing something. It typically implies that you are intentionally not paying attention to a person or their presence in a particular situation.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "qua mặt" in various contexts where you want to express that you are disregarding someone’s presence or input.
• It is often used in informal conversations.

Example:

• Sentence: "Khi tôi đang làm việc, tôi thường qua mặt bạn bè."
• Translation: "When I am working, I often ignore my friends."

Advanced Usage:

• "Qua mặt" can also be used in a more metaphorical sense, such as when someone is not acknowledging someone's contributions or feelings during discussions or group activities.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "qua mặt," but you can combine it with other words to form phrases.

Academic

1. Ignore (somebody) (when doing something)