coi ngó
Definition
- Verb:
- To look after / to take care of: The primary meaning of "coi ngó" is to watch over, supervise, or be responsible for the well-being of someone or something.
- To attend to / to mind: It implies giving attention and care to a task, a person, or an object, ensuring its proper state or function.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Bà ấy coi ngó đứa trẻ rất cẩn thận. (She looks after the child very carefully.)
- Anh ấy phải coi ngó khu vườn khi bố mẹ đi vắng. (He has to attend to the garden while his parents are away.)
- Cửa hàng nhỏ này cần ai đó coi ngó cả ngày. (This small shop needs someone to mind it all day.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "coi ngó" often carries a nuance of informal, hands-on, and continuous care, typically used in familial, domestic, or small-scale contexts rather than formal management.
Variants and Related Words
- Coi sóc (v): to look after, to take care of. A more common synonym.
- Cô ấy coi sóc bệnh nhân tại nhà. (She takes care of the patient at home.)
- Trông nom (v): to watch over, to keep an eye on.
- Hàng xóm trông nom nhà cửa giúp tôi. (The neighbor watches over my house for me.)
- Chăm sóc (v): to care for, to nurture. Often implies more active, dedicated care.
- Y tá chăm sóc người bệnh. (The nurse cares for the sick.)
Synonyms
- Look after: To be responsible for someone or something.
- Take care of: To provide care and attention.
- Attend to: To deal with or take responsibility for.
- Mind: To watch over or be careful of something.
Related Idioms
- Coi ngó như con mắt: (To look after like the apple of one's eye) – To take extremely good care of something.
- Bà ấy coi ngó khu vườn như con mắt. (She looks after the garden like the apple of her eye.)