rủ

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The Vietnamese word "rủ" is a versatile verb that generally means "to invite" or "to call for someone to go or do something together." It is used when you want to suggest someone join you in an activity.

Basic Usage:

• Inviting Someone: You can use "rủ" when you want to invite a friend to go somewhere or do something together.
  • Example: "Mình rủ bạn đi xem phim." (I invite you to go watch a movie.)

Advanced Usage:

• Rủ Nhau: This phrase means to encourage each other to do something together.

  • Example: "Chúng tôi rủ nhau đi cày." (We call for each other and go ploughing together.)

• Rủ Lòng Thương: This phrase means to feel compassion or pity for someone.

  • Example: "Tôi rủ lòng thương cho những người nghèo." (I have compassion for the poor people.)

Variants:

• Rủ Rỉ: This phrase means to whisper or talk in a low voice.
  • Example: "Họ rủ rỉ với nhau." (They whispered to each other.)

Different Meanings:

1. Hanging Down: "Rủ" can also be used to describe something that hangs down, like curtains or flags.

   • Example: "Trướng rủ màn che." (The baldachin and curtain are hanging down.)

2. Flag at Half-Mast: When a flag is at half-mast, it is described with "rủ".

   • Example: "Cờ rủ để tưởng niệm." (The flag is at half-mast for remembrance.)

Synonyms:

• Mời: This word also means "to invite," but it is often used in more formal contexts.
• Kêu gọi: This means "to call for" or "to urge," often used in a more serious context.

Summary:

"Rủ" is a useful word in Vietnamese for inviting or suggesting activities with others. Remember, it can also express compassion, describe hanging objects, or refer to flags at half-mast.

Academic

1. Call for (someone and ask him to go or do something with one)
   • Rủ nhau đi cày
     To call for each other and go ploughing together
2. Hang down
   • Trướng rủ màn che
     Hanging baldachin and curtain
   • Cờ rủ
     Flag at half-mast
   • Rủ lòng thương
     To have compassion for, to feel pity for, to have mercy on