vót

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The Vietnamese word "vót" is a verb that means "to sharpen" or "to whittle." It typically refers to the action of making something pointed or reducing its size by cutting away material, often using a knife or another sharp tool.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "vót" when talking about shaping materials like wood.
• It can also refer to the act of making a pencil pointy by sharpening it.

Example:

• Sentence: "Tôi sẽ vót cây bút chì của mình."
  • Translation: "I will sharpen my pencil."

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, "vót" can also imply refining or improving something to make it more effective or suitable, such as honing a skill or idea.

Word Variants:

• Related words include "vót nhọn" (to sharpen to a point) and "vót thô" (to whittle roughly).

Different Meanings:

While "vót" primarily refers to sharpening or whittling, in some contexts, it can also mean to reduce or refine something abstract, such as ideas or plans.

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verb

1. to sharpen, to whittle