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The Vietnamese word "vò" can serve as both a noun and a verb, and it has different meanings depending on the context.

As a Noun:

• Meaning: "Vò" refers to a "jar." It is a container, typically made of clay or glass, used for holding liquids or other substances.
• Example: "Tôi đã mua một cái vò để đựng nước." (I bought a jar to hold water.)

As a Verb:

• Meaning: "Vò" means to crumple up, crush up, or rub something. This action typically involves using your hands to squeeze or twist an object, often to make it smaller or to mix it.
• Example: "Cô ấy vò giấy lại trước khi ném vào thùng rác." (She crumpled the paper before throwing it in the trash.)

Advanced Usage:

• In a more advanced context, "vò" can be used metaphorically to describe the act of "wringing" emotions or feelings, as in feeling distressed or overwhelmed.
• Example: "Tâm trạng của anh ấy bị vò nát sau khi nghe tin buồn." (His mood was crushed after hearing the bad news.)

Word Variants:

• "Vò" can be modified to create related terms, such as:
  • Vò nát: to crush completely.
  • Vò xé: to tear and crush at the same time.

Different Meanings:

• Besides its primary meanings, "vò" may also imply a sense of carelessness or haste when dealing with objects, such as wrinkling clothes or mishandling paperwork.

Synonyms:

• For the noun "jar":
  • "Bình" (a bottle or a larger container)
• For the verb "to crumple":
  • "Vặn" (to twist)
  • "Nát" (to smash)

Usage Instructions:

• When using "vò" as a noun, pair it with words describing its contents (like "vò nước" for a water jar).
• When using it as a verb, it can be used with objects such as paper, fabric, or even metaphorically with feelings and emotions.

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noun

1. jar

verb

1. to crumple up, to crush up to rub