sống

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The Vietnamese word "sống" has several meanings and uses. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand it better:

Basic Meanings:

1. Verb (to live):

   • "Sống" is commonly used to mean "to live" or "to be alive." It describes the state of being alive or existing.
   • Example: "Tôi sống ở Hà Nội." (I live in Hanoi.)

2. Adjective (alive):

   • It can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is alive.
   • Example: "Con mèo này còn sống." (This cat is still alive.)

3. Adjective (raw/rare):

   • In the context of food, "sống" means "raw" or "rare," particularly when referring to how food is prepared.
   • Example: "Tôi thích sushi sống." (I like raw sushi.)

Advanced Usage:

• Noun (ridge/spine/back):
  • While less common, "sống" can refer to the physical structure of a spine or ridge in certain contexts, such as in anatomy or geography.
  • Example: "Sống lưng của con người rất quan trọng." (The spine of a human is very important.)

Word Variants:

• Sống sót: This phrase means "to survive."

  • Example: "Chúng tôi đã sống sót qua cơn bão." (We survived the storm.)

• Sống chung: This means "to live together."

  • Example: "Chúng tôi sống chung trong một ngôi nhà." (We live together in one house.)

Different Meanings:

• Depending on the context, "sống" can convey various nuances associated with living, existing, or being in a state of life.

Synonyms:

• Sống (to live) has several synonyms in Vietnamese depending on the context:
  • Hằng sống: To exist.
  • Sống động: Lively or vivid, often used to describe something full of life.
  • Sinh sống: To sustain life.

Usage Instructions:

When using "sống," keep in mind the context to determine whether you are referring to living, being alive, raw food, or in some cases, physical structures. Make sure to adjust your sentence according to what you want to express.

Academic

noun

1. ridge, spine, back

verb

1. to live

adj

1. alive

adj

1. raw rare