dìu
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Definition
Verb: 1. To lead by the hand; to support someone while walking: The primary meaning is to physically assist someone in moving, typically by letting them lean on you for support as you walk together. 2. To guide, to mentor; to help someone advance: Used figuratively to mean guiding, helping, or mentoring someone to progress or develop in the same direction as you.
Usage Examples
- Literal meaning (physical support): (The nurse led/supported the patient out of bed.) (He helped/guided the old lady across the street.)
- Figurative meaning (guidance/mentorship): (The master craftsman mentors/guides the apprentice.) (Teachers have the duty to guide their students.)
Advanced Usage
- "dìu dắt": This is a common compound verb combining "dìu" and "dắt" (to lead). It strongly emphasizes the meaning of guiding, mentoring, or nurturing someone's development over time. (Parents guide their children through life.)
- The action of "dìu" implies care, patience, and providing stability, whether physical or metaphorical.
Variants and Related Words
- Dắt (verb): To lead by the hand, to take someone/something somewhere. "Dắt" is often used for leading someone who can walk independently, while "dìu" implies the person being led needs support.
- Đỡ (verb): To hold up, to support physically to prevent a fall.
- Nâng đỡ (verb): To support, to assist (often used in both physical and figurative contexts).
- Hướng dẫn (verb): To instruct, to guide (focuses more on providing direction or instructions rather than physical support).
Synonyms
- Dẫn dắt: To lead, to guide.
- Hỗ trợ: To support, to assist.
- Giúp đỡ: To help, to aid.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Dìu nhau": To support each other, to lean on each other (both literally and figuratively). (The two old friends walked supporting each other.)
- The word is central to the concept of care and guidance in Vietnamese culture, often used in contexts of family, teaching, and community support.
verb
- to lead by the hand