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The Vietnamese word "ổ" is a noun that has several meanings and uses, depending on the context. Here’s a simple explanation for new learners:

Basic Meanings:

1. Nest: In a general sense, "ổ" refers to a place where animals, especially birds, build their nests.

   • Example: "Ổ chim" means "bird's nest."

2. Bed or Litter: It can also refer to a place where someone sleeps, such as a straw bed.

   • Example: "Ổ rơm" means "straw bed." You might say, "Ngủ rất ấm trong ổ rơm" (It is very warm to sleep on a straw bed).

3. Hole: "Ổ" can mean a hole, such as an eyehole.

   • Example: "Ổ mắt" refers to "eyehole."

4. Loaf: It can also mean a loaf of bread.

   • Example: "Ổ bánh mì" means "a loaf of bread."

Advanced Usage:

• In a figurative sense, "ổ" can describe a group of people or things that are associated with negative traits or behaviors, such as "ổ lưu manh," which means "a nest of ill-doers." This usage often implies a gathering of individuals involved in wrongdoing.

Word Variants:

• "Ổ" can combine with other words to create new meanings, such as:
  • "ổ gà" (chicken coop)
  • "ổ điện" (electrical socket)

Different Meanings:

• The context in which "ổ" is used will determine its meaning. For example, "ổ" can describe physical spaces (like nests or beds) or can refer to more abstract concepts (like a group of individuals).

Synonyms:

• Depending on the context, some synonyms may include:
  • For "nest": "tổ" (another common word for nest)
  • For "hole": "lỗ" (hole)
  • For "bed": "giường" (bed), although "giường" refers more specifically to a bed frame rather than a litter or nest.

Usage Instructions:

When using "ổ," remember to consider what you are describing. If you're referring to a physical space, choose the appropriate context. If discussing a group negatively, use it alongside words that clarify that context, like "lưu manh" for ill-doers.

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noun

1. nest
   • ổ lưu manh
     a nest of ill-doers. bed; litter
   • ổ rơm ngủ rất ấm
     It is very warm to sleep on a straw bed. hole
   • ổ mắt
     eyehole. loaf;
   • ổ bánh mì
     a loaf of bread