vươn

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The Vietnamese word "vươn" is a verb that means "to rise up" or "to stretch out." It generally describes the action of extending or reaching upwards or outwards, either physically or metaphorically.

Basic Usage

• Meaning: To extend, stretch, or reach up.
• Example: "Cây vươn lên trời." (The tree rises up to the sky.)

Advanced Usage

In a more figurative sense, "vươn" can also be used to express ambition or striving for success. For instance, you might say that someone is "vươn tới ước mơ" (reaching for their dreams).

Word Variants

• Vươn lên: This phrase means "to rise up" or "to advance." It can refer to personal growth or improvement.
• Vươn mình: This means "to stretch oneself" or "to expand one's abilities."

Different Meanings

While "vươn" primarily means to rise or stretch, it can also imply: - Expansion: Such as in business or personal development. - Striving: To make efforts to achieve a goal.

Synonyms

• Nâng cao: To elevate or raise up.
• Mở rộng: To expand or stretch out, especially in terms of space or area.
• Giang tay: To spread out or extend arms.

Example Sentences

1. Physical Context: "Tôi vươn tay lấy quyển sách trên kệ." (I stretch my hand to take the book from the shelf.) 2.

Academic

verb

1. to rise up