cố

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The Vietnamese word "cố" can be understood in a few different ways depending on its context. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand it better:

Meanings:

1. Verb: To Try / To Endeavor

   • This is the most common usage of "cố." It means to make an effort or to try hard to do something.
   • Example: "Cố gắng học tiếng Việt nhé!" (Try hard to learn Vietnamese!)
   • Advanced Usage: In more complex sentences, "cố" can be used with other verbs to express determination, e.g., "cố làm việc chăm chỉ" (try to work hard).

2. Noun: Great Grandfather or Great Grandmother

   • "Cố" can also refer to one’s great-grandparents.
   • Example: "Cố của tôi rất thương tôi." (My great-grandfather loves me very much.)

3. Verb: To Mortgage / To Secure by Mortgage

   • In a financial context, "cố" can mean to mortgage something, usually property.
   • Example: "Tôi phải cố nhà để vay tiền." (I have to mortgage the house to borrow money.)

Usage Instructions:

• When using "cố" to mean "to try," it is often followed by another verb.
• When talking about family, it’s used to refer to ancestors, typically in a familial context.
• In financial discussions, it is used to describe securing a loan against a property.

Synonyms:

• For "to try":

  • "cố gắng" (to strive)
  • "nỗ lực" (to exert effort)

• For "great grandfather/mother":

  • "tổ" (ancestor, but usually refers to a more distant ancestor)

• For "to mortgage":

  • "thế chấp" (to pledge)

Different Meanings:

• Depending on the context, "cố" can have quite distinct meanings (effort vs. a family relation vs. financial terms), so it’s important to determine what you’re discussing when using the word.

Example Sentences:

1. To Try: "Cố đừng quên nhé!" (Try not to forget!)
2. Great Grandparent: "Cố của tôi sống ở quê." (My great-grandfather lives in the countryside.) 3.

Academic

noun

1. Great grandfather or mother

verb

1. To mortage; to secure by mortgage
2. To try; to endeavour
   • cố đừng quên nhé
     Try not to forget