cụ bị
Definition
- Verb (rare, archaic):
- To prepare thoroughly or meticulously: The primary meaning of "cụ bị" is to make detailed and complete preparations for something. It implies a careful and comprehensive approach to getting ready.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Ông ấy cụ bị mọi thứ cho chuyến đi dài ngày. (He prepared everything thoroughly for the long journey.)
- Để thành công, họ cần cụ bị kế hoạch thật kỹ lưỡng. (To succeed, they need to prepare their plan very meticulously.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is considered rare and literary in modern Vietnamese. It is most likely to be encountered in classical texts, formal writing, or historical contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
Word Origin and Notes
- Etymology: The term "cụ bị" is derived from Sino-Vietnamese roots ("cụ" meaning complete, thorough; "bị" meaning to prepare). Its usage has largely faded in contemporary language.
- Register: Formal, literary, archaic.
Synonyms
- Chuẩn bị kỹ lưỡng: to prepare carefully.
- Sắm sửa đầy đủ: to furnish or equip fully.
- Lo liệu chu đáo: to arrange thoughtfully and thoroughly.
Related Phrases
- While "cụ bị" itself is not commonly used in idioms, its meaning is related to the concept of meticulous preparation found in phrases like:
- Thận trọng: to be cautious or prudent, often involving careful preparation.