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côi cút

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The Vietnamese word "côi cút" is an adjective that means "orphaned." It describes someone, usually a child, who has lost their parents and is left alone without parental care or support.

Usage Instructions:
  • Use "côi cút" to describe a person who is without parents. It often carries a sense of sadness or vulnerability.
  • It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who feels lonely or abandoned, even if they are not literally an orphan.
Examples:
  1. Literal Use:

    • " ấy một đứa trẻ côi cút." (That little girl is an orphan.)
  2. Metaphorical Use:

    • "Sau khi bạn bè đi hết, tôi cảm thấy côi cút." (After all my friends left, I felt lonely.)
Advanced Usage:
  • "Côi cút" can be used in literature or poetry to evoke emotions related to loss, loneliness, or the need for connection.
  • When discussing social issues, you might say, "Chúng ta cần giúp đỡ những trẻ em côi cút trong xã hội." (We need to help the orphaned children in society.)
Word Variants:
  • There are no direct variants of "côi cút," but related terms include:
    • "mồ côi" - another term for orphan, often used interchangeably with "côi cút."
    • "cô đơn" - which means lonely but does not specifically refer to being an orphan.
Different Meanings:
  • The primary meaning of "côi cút" is related to being orphaned. However, in a broader sense, it can imply a feeling of being isolated or neglected.
Synonyms:
  • "Mồ côi" - Orphan
  • "Cô đơn" - Lonely (more general and not exclusively about orphans)
  • "Bơ vơ" - Lost or abandoned (can imply emotional abandonment)
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