chúc

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The Vietnamese word "chúc" has a couple of important meanings and usages that are useful for beginners to understand.

Basic Meaning:

1. To Wish: The most common meaning of "chúc" is "to wish." It is often used when you want to express good wishes to someone. For example:

   • Chúc bạn đạt nhiều thành tích: This means "I wish you many achievements."

2. To Tilt: In a different context, "chúc" can also mean "to tilt down." For example:

   • Đầu cán cân chúc xuống: This translates to "the end of the balance-beam tilted down."
   • Máy bay chúc xuống: This means "the plane had its head tilted" or "the plane dived."

Usage Instructions:

• When to use "chúc": Use "chúc" when you want to convey good wishes for someone’s achievements, happiness, health, or special occasions (like birthdays or the New Year).
• Forming sentences: You can use "chúc" followed by the subject and the desired outcome. For example: "Chúc bạn" (Wish you) + (what you wish for, e.g., "sức khỏe tốt" for "good health").

Examples:

• Chúc mừng sinh nhật: "Happy Birthday" – literally, "wish you a happy birthday."
• Thư chúc Tết: "New Year letter" – this is a letter that contains wishes for a happy new year.

Advanced Usage:

• In more formal contexts, "chúc" can be used in speeches or written messages to express goodwill. For example, during a wedding or a formal celebration, you might say:
  • Chúc hai bạn trăm năm hạnh phúc: "I wish the two of you a hundred years of happiness."

Word Variants:

• Chúc tụng: This means to praise or extol someone, often used in a ceremonial context.

Different Meanings:

While "chúc" primarily conveys the idea of wishing or tilting, context is important. Make sure to pay attention to what comes after "chúc" to understand its intended meaning.

Synonyms:

• Mong: This can also mean "to wish" but is often used in a more hopeful or longing context. For example, "Mong bạn khỏe mạnh" means "I hope you are healthy."
• Cầu: This means "to pray" or "to wish for," often used in a more serious or religious context.

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verb

1. To tilt
   • đầu cán cân chúc xuống
     the end of the balance-beam tilted
   • máy bay chúc xuống
     the plane had its head tilted, the plane dived
2. To wish
   • chúc bạn đạt nhiều thành tích
     to wish one's friend many achievements
   • thư chúc Tết
     a New Year letter (with wishes for a Happy New Year)