rụt

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The Vietnamese word "rụt" is a verb that means "to withdraw" or "to take back." It can be used in various contexts to describe the action of pulling something back or retreating from a position.

Usage Instructions:

• "Rụt" can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
• When using "rụt," it often implies a sense of pulling back due to hesitation, fear, or reconsideration.

Examples:

1. Physical Context:

   • "Cô ấy rụt tay lại khi thấy con rắn."
   • Translation: "She withdrew her hand when she saw the snake."

2. Metaphorical Context:

   • "Anh ta đã rụt lại khi nghe người khác chỉ trích ý tưởng của mình."
   • Translation: "He withdrew when he heard others criticize his idea."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "rụt" can express a more complex idea, such as withdrawing from a discussion or debate when feeling overwhelmed or unsure.

Word Variants:

• Rút: This is similar but often means "to pull" rather than withdraw.
• Rút lui: This phrase means "to retreat" or "to back off," often used in military or strategic contexts.

Different Meanings:

• While "rụt" primarily means to withdraw, it can also imply a sense of timidity or shyness, as in someone who is hesitant to engage in social situations.

Synonyms:

• Rút lui: To retreat
• Thụt lùi: To step back or recoil
• Tránh xa: To avoid or keep away from

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verb

1. to withdraw; to take back