thổi

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The Vietnamese word "thổi" is a verb that means "to blow." It is used when you want to describe the action of forcing air out of your mouth. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand it better:

Basic Meaning:

• Thổi: To blow air out, often used in a variety of contexts.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "thổi" in different situations, such as: 1. Blowing air: When you blow out candles on a cake. 2. Playing instruments: When you use wind instruments like a flute or trumpet. 3. Cooking: To blow on hot food to cool it down.

Examples:

1. Thổi nến: "To blow out candles." (e.g., "Tôi sẽ thổi nến trên bánh sinh nhật." - "I will blow out the candles on the birthday cake.")
2. Thổi kèn: "To blow a horn." (e.g., "Anh ấy đang thổi kèn." - "He is blowing the horn.")
3. Thổi hơi: "To blow air." (e.g., "Tôi thổi hơi vào món ăn cho nguội." - "I blow air on the food to cool it down.")

Advanced Usage:

• Thổi phồng: This phrase means "to exaggerate" or "to inflate." It is often used in contexts where someone is making something seem bigger or more important than it is.
  • E.g., "Anh ấy thổi phồng sự việc." - "He is exaggerating the situation."

Word Variants:

• Thổi bóng: This means "to blow bubbles."
• Thổi cơm: This can mean "to blow on rice," often referring to the process of cooling or fluffing cooked rice.

Different Meanings:

"Thổi" can take on different meanings based on context: - When combined with other words or phrases, it can shift in meaning (like "thổi phồng" mentioned above).

Synonyms:

• Hú: This can also mean to blow, especially in contexts like blowing a whistle.
• Thở: Although it primarily means "to breathe," it can sometimes be used in similar contexts of air movement.

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verb

1. to blow