ợt

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The Vietnamese word "ợt" is an informal term that means something is very easy or simple to do. It’s often used in casual conversations to describe tasks or activities that don't require much effort or skill.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "ợt" when you want to express that something is easy, similar to saying "a piece of cake" or "it's a breeze" in English.
• It’s commonly used in everyday conversations, especially among friends or family.

Example:

• "Làm bài tập này dễ ợt!"Translation: "Doing this homework is easy as child's play!"

Advanced Usage:

You can combine "ợt" with other words to emphasize the ease of a task. For example: - "Dễ như ăn bánh!" (As easy as eating cake!)
This phrase conveys the same meaning but adds a vivid image for emphasis.

Word Variants:

• The word "dễ" means "easy" and can often be used interchangeably with "ợt" in some contexts. For example, "dễ" can stand alone to mean "easy," while "dễ ợt" emphasizes the simplicity.
• "Khó" means "hard" or "difficult," which is the opposite of "ợt."

Different Meanings:

While "ợt" primarily means something is easy, it can also imply a sense of lightheartedness or playfulness when referring to simple tasks. It doesn’t have many different meanings like some other words, so its use is quite straightforward.

Academic

1. Like child's play
   • Dễ ợt
     Easy as child's play