chở

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The Vietnamese word "chở" is a verb that means "to transport," "to carry," or "to ferry." It is commonly used in various contexts where something is being moved from one place to another.

Usage Instructions:

• "Chở" can refer to people, goods, or animals that are being transported.
• It is often used with specific objects or contexts to clarify what or who is being carried.

Examples:

1. Chở khách: To transport passengers.

   • Example: "Tàu chở khách" means "a passenger train."

2. Chở hàng hóa: To carry goods.

   • Example: "Xe tải chở hàng hóa" means "the truck carries goods."

3. Chở đò sang sông: To ferry across a river.

   • This phrase illustrates how "chở" can also imply crossing water.

4. Chở củi về rừng: To carry firewood to the forest.

   • Here, we see "chở" used in the context of transporting materials.

Advanced Usage:

• In more complex sentences, "chở" can be combined with other verbs to express specific actions, for example:

  • "Chở đi" (to take away) or "chở về" (to bring back).

• "Chở" can also be used in idiomatic expressions or phrases that imply responsibility, such as "chở nặng" (to bear a heavy load).

Word Variants:

• The word "chở" can be modified with prefixes or combined with other words to create phrases:
  • Chở hàng: To carry cargo.
  • Chở đi: To carry away.
  • Chở về: To bring back.

Different Meanings:

• While the primary meaning of "chở" is to transport or carry, it can also imply the act of supporting someone or something in their journey or effort, depending on the context.

Synonyms:

• Some synonyms for "chở" include:
  • Vận chuyển: To transport.
  • Mang: To bring or carry (though "mang" is more general and can also mean to possess).

Academic

verb

1. To transport, to carry, to ferry
   • tàu chở khách
     a passenger (carrying) train
   • làm nghề chở xe bò
     to be an ox-cart transporter
   • chở đò sang sông
     to ferry across a river
   • dòng sông chở nặng những phù sa
     the river stream carried loads of silt
   • chở củi về rừng
     to carry coal to Newcastle