đựng
Definition
- Verb:
- To contain: To have or hold something within itself. It describes the function of an object serving as a receptacle.
- To hold: To have the capacity or space for something to be placed inside.
- To store (in a container): To keep something within a specific vessel or object.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cái bình này đựng nước. (This jar holds water.)
- Túi này có thể đựng được nhiều đồ. (This bag can contain a lot of things.)
- Chiếc hộp đựng kỷ niệm của tôi. (The box stores my memories.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "đựng" focuses on the function of the container. It is often used with nouns for vessels (bottle, box, bag, bowl) to state their purpose.
- It can be used in passive constructions to describe what something is meant to hold.
- Cái lọ được làm để đựng hoa. (The vase is made to hold flowers.)
Variants and Related Words
- Chứa đựng (v): To contain, to hold (often used for abstract concepts like feelings or meaning).
- Bài thơ chứa đựng nhiều cảm xúc. (The poem contains many emotions.)
- Đồ đựng (n): Container, receptacle.
- Cần mua thêm đồ đựng cho nhà bếp. (We need to buy more containers for the kitchen.)
Synonyms
- Contain: To have within.
- Hold: To have the capacity for.
- Store: To keep or place something in a container.
Related Idioms
- Đựng cơm thừa canh cặn: (Literally: to hold leftover rice and cold soup). A derogatory idiom describing someone who is only good for menial, worthless tasks or is a "good-for-nothing."
- Hắn ta chẳng làm được trò trống gì, chỉ đựng cơm thừa canh cặn mà thôi. (He can't do anything worthwhile; he's just a good-for-nothing.)
verb
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to contain; to hold; to have the capicity for
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