cơ ngơi
Definition
- Noun:
- Property, estate, or assets: Refers to the material possessions, wealth, or property that a person or family has accumulated and built up over time. It implies a substantial, established base of assets.
- Circumstances or situation (often unfavorable): In some contexts, it can refer to one's general state or condition in life, particularly when it is difficult or precarious.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Property):
- Ông ấy đã dành cả đời để xây dựng cơ ngơi. (He spent his whole life building up his estate.)
- Cơ ngơi của gia đình họ rất đồ sộ. (Their family's property is very vast.)
- Noun (Circumstances):
- Cơ ngơi của họ lúc đó thật khó khăn. (Their circumstances at that time were truly difficult.)
Advanced Usage
- The word often carries a connotation of something built through effort over a long period. It is not used for trivial possessions but for a significant, established collection of assets or a lasting situation.
Variants and Related Words
- Tài sản (n): assets, property. A more general and neutral term for possessions.
- Gia tài (n): fortune, inheritance. Often refers to wealth or property passed down through generations.
Synonyms
- Estate: A large area of land or property owned by someone.
- Assets: Items of ownership that have value.
- Circumstances: The conditions affecting a situation.
Related Idioms
- Dựng nên cơ ngơi: To build up an estate/foundation.
- Họ đã dựng nên cơ ngơi từ hai bàn tay trắng. (They built up their estate from nothing.)