di dưỡng

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The Vietnamese word "di dưỡng" translates to "nourishment" or "nurture" in English. It is often used in the context of providing essential support or care for someone or something to help it grow or thrive.

Basic Meaning:

• Di dưỡng (noun): Refers to the act of nurturing, either physically (like providing food) or mentally (like entertaining the mind).

Usage Instructions:

• "Di dưỡng" can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts. When you want to talk about taking care of someone’s health or well-being, you can use this term.
• In a more abstract sense, it can refer to activities that engage or entertain the mind.

Examples:

1. Physical Context:

   • "Chế độ ăn uống cân bằng là rất quan trọng cho di dưỡng."
   • (A balanced diet is very important for nourishment.)

2. Mental Context:

   • "Đọc sách là một cách di dưỡng tinh thần tốt."
   • (Reading books is a good way to nourish the mind.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Di dưỡng tinh thần" specifically means "mental nourishment" or activities that engage and stimulate the mind, such as reading, learning, or creative hobbies.
• You can use "di dưỡng" in a broader context such as "di dưỡng cuộc sống" (nourishment for life), which could include emotional and social support.

Word Variants:

• Di dưỡng thể chất: Physical nourishment, related to health and diet.
• Di dưỡng tâm hồn: Soul nourishment, which can refer to emotional or spiritual well-being.

Different Meanings:

• While "di dưỡng" primarily focuses on nourishment, it can also imply a sense of support or care in various contexts, not limited to just food or mental activities.

Synonyms:

• Nuôi dưỡng: This also means to nurture or raise and can be used interchangeably in many contexts.
• Bồi dưỡng: This means to foster or enrich, often used in educational contexts.

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1. Entertain, divert
   • Di dưỡng tinh thần
     To entertain one's mind