Definition

Verb: - To evolve, to develop, to unfold: "Dở ra" describes the process of something opening up, developing, or gradually revealing itself over time. It often implies a transition from a potential or hidden state to a visible or active one. This is a literary and somewhat formal term.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Câu chuyện dần dở ra với nhiều tình tiết bất ngờ. (The story gradually unfolded with many surprising details.)
  • Sự kiện lịch sử ấy đã dở ra một trang mới cho dân tộc. (That historical event ushered in a new chapter for the nation.)
  • Kế hoạch của họ đang bắt đầu dở ra. (Their plan is beginning to take shape.)

Advanced Usage

• "dở ra trước mắt": to unfold before one's eyes.

  • Một cảnh tượng hùng vĩ dở ra trước mắt chúng tôi. (A magnificent scene unfolded before our eyes.)

• "bắt đầu dở ra": to begin to develop/unfold.

  • Một cuộc cách mạng công nghệ mới đang bắt đầu dở ra. (A new technological revolution is beginning to unfold.)

Variants and Related Words

• Mở ra (verb): to open, to open up. (More common and general than "dở ra").
• Diễn biến (verb/noun): to evolve, to develop; development, course of events. (Often used for processes or situations).
• Phát triển (verb): to develop, to grow. (Broad term for development).

Synonyms

• Tiến triển: to progress, to develop.
• Triển khai: to deploy, to unfold (often for plans or forces).

Notes on Meaning

• "Dở ra" vs. "Mở ra": While both can mean "to open," "dở ra" is less literal and more often used for abstract concepts like stories, eras, or situations evolving. "Mở ra" is used for both physical (open a door) and abstract (open an opportunity) contexts.
• Literary Tone: "Dở ra" carries a more literary, descriptive, and sometimes formal nuance compared to more common synonyms like "diễn ra" (to happen) or "phát triển" (to develop).

verb

1. to evolve