có ăn

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The Vietnamese phrase "có ăn" translates to "well-to-do" or "comfortably off" in English. It is often used to describe someone who has enough money or resources to live comfortably and enjoy a good quality of life.

Usage Instructions:

• "Có ăn" is typically used in informal conversations to talk about someone's financial status.
• It can be used to describe individuals, families, or even businesses that are doing well financially.

Example:

1. Conversation Context:
   • A: "Gia đình họ có ăn lắm."
   • B: "Thật vậy sao? Họ làm gì mà giàu vậy?"
   • Translation: "Their family is well-to-do." "Really? What do they do to be so rich?"

Advanced Usage:

• "Có ăn" can also imply that someone is in a good position to afford luxuries or experiences that others may not be able to.
• You might hear it in discussions about lifestyle choices, such as traveling, dining, or education options.

Word Variants:

• Có: means "to have."
• Ăn: while it directly translates to "eat," in this context, it implies a broader sense of having enough resources or a good standard of living.

Different Meanings:

• While "có ăn" primarily refers to being well-off, it can also refer to having enough food or provisions. However, this usage is more literal and less common in the context of wealth.

Synonyms:

• Giàu có: rich, wealthy.
• Khá giả: well-off, affluent.
• Đầy đủ: sufficient, having enough.

Academic

1. Well-to-do, comfortably off