dè chừng

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Definition

1. Verb:
   • To be cautious / to be wary: To act with careful forethought to avoid potential problems or danger. It implies a state of guardedness and prudence.
   • To guard against: To take preventative measures or maintain a defensive attitude towards a possible threat or negative outcome.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Hãy dè chừng con chó đó. (Be wary of that dog.)
  • Anh ta dè chừng mọi lời hứa. (He is cautious of all promises.)
  • Chúng tôi phải dè chừng khả năng thất bại. (We must guard against the possibility of failure.)

Advanced Usage

• The term often conveys a sense of suspicion or a need for vigilance based on a perceived risk. It is used when advising caution.

Variants and Related Words

• Dè dặt (adj): cautious, reserved, circumspect.
  • Cô ấy có thái độ rất dè dặt. (She has a very cautious attitude.)

Synonyms

• Be cautious: To act carefully to avoid risks.
• Be wary: To be watchful for danger or difficulty.
• Guard against: To take precautions to prevent something.

Related Idioms

• Dè chừng như dè miếng ăn: To be extremely cautious or suspicious, as if guarding one's food.
  • Hắn dè chừng người lạ như dè miếng ăn. (He is wary of strangers as if guarding his food.)

Học thuật

1. Guard against
2. Foresee the eventuality of