dĩ
Definitions
- Verb:
- To take, to employ: "Dĩ" indicates the action of taking something or employing a method as a means to an end. It is a classical, literary verb.
- To use something as a basis or instrument: It signifies utilizing one thing to achieve or explain another, often found in formal or idiomatic constructions.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Dĩ nhiên (Taking what is evident as a basis → Of course, naturally).
- Dĩ hòa vi quý (Taking harmony as what is valuable → Harmony is to be prized).
- Dĩ vãng (Taking the past as a reference → The past, bygone times).
Advanced Usage
- "Dĩ" in Classical Compounds: Often used in fixed, proverbial phrases derived from Classical Chinese (Hán-Việt).
- Dĩ bất biến ứng vạn biến (To use the unchanging to respond to the myriad changes).
- Dĩ độc trị độc (To use poison to cure/combat poison).
Variants and Related Words
- Dĩ nhiên (phrase/adj): Of course, naturally, self-evident.
- Dĩ vãng (n): The past, bygone days.
- Dĩ ân báo oán (idiom): To return good for evil (to use kindness to repay enmity).
Synonyms
- Lấy: To take (more common, general modern equivalent).
- Dùng: To use (more common, general modern equivalent).
- Sử dụng: To employ, to utilize (formal).
Related Phrases (Using "Dĩ")
- Dĩ nhiên là...: Of course that... (used for emphasis).
- Dĩ nhiên là tôi sẽ giúp bạn. (Of course I will help you.)
- Từ dĩ vãng: From the past.
- Những kỷ niệm từ dĩ vãng. (Memories from the past.)
Related Idioms
- Dĩ hòa vi quý: Harmony is to be prized; the philosophy of valuing peace and avoiding conflict.
- Dĩ công vi thượng: To prioritize public duty; to put public interest first.
- Dĩ ân báo oán: To return good for evil (as referenced).
verb
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to take, to employ
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dĩ ân báo oánto return good for evil
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