chịu non
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To concede defeat early, to fold prematurely: To declare oneself the loser or to withdraw from a bet, game, or competition before its natural conclusion, often due to recognizing an inevitable loss or an unfavorable situation.
- To accept a loss prematurely: To agree to bear a loss or a penalty before the final outcome is officially determined.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Anh ấy đã chịu non khi thấy bài của đối thủ quá mạnh. (He folded early when he saw his opponent's hand was too strong.)
- Không nên chịu non ngay khi gặp khó khăn đầu tiên. (You shouldn't give up at the first sign of difficulty.)
- Trong ván cờ đó, tôi buộc phải chịu non ở nước thứ 20. (In that chess game, I was forced to resign on the 20th move.)
Advanced Usage
- Implied Context: The phrase is most commonly used in contexts involving games of chance or skill (like cards, chess, betting), business negotiations, or competitive situations where one side anticipates defeat.
- Công ty đối thủ đã chịu non, không tiếp tục đấu thầu. (The rival company conceded early and did not continue bidding.)
Variants and Related Words
- Chịu thua: (Verb phrase) To admit defeat, to give up. This is a more general term for conceding.
- Đầu hàng: (Verb) To surrender. A stronger term, often used in military or conflict contexts.
- Bỏ cuộc: (Verb phrase) To quit, to drop out.
Synonyms
- Concede defeat early
- Fold (in card games)
- Resign prematurely
- Throw in the towel (idiomatic)
Related Idioms
- "Chưa đánh đã chịu thua": Literally "to admit defeat before even fighting," meaning to give up without trying. This idiom shares the concept of premature surrender but is more general than "chịu non," which implies surrender during the contest.
- Anh ta có tư tưởng "chưa đánh đã chịu thua" nên khó mà thành công. (He has a "give-up-before-trying" mentality, so it's hard for him to succeed.)