di dưỡng
Definition
- Verb:
- To entertain, to divert, to amuse: The primary meaning of "di dưỡng" is to provide enjoyment or mental diversion, often in a refined or leisurely manner. It implies engaging in activities that refresh and occupy the mind pleasantly.
- To nurture, to cultivate (the mind/spirit): In a more nuanced sense, it can mean to foster or care for one's mental or spiritual well-being through engaging and uplifting activities.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Đọc sách là cách để di dưỡng tinh thần. (Reading is a way to entertain one's mind.)
- Ông ấy thường nghe nhạc cổ điển để di dưỡng. (He often listens to classical music to divert himself.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal or literary contexts related to self-care, intellectual leisure, and spiritual refreshment. It is less about physical entertainment and more about mental and aesthetic cultivation.
Variants and Related Words
- Di dưỡng tinh thần (verb phrase): to entertain/refresh/nourish the spirit or mind.
- Những kỳ nghỉ giúp di dưỡng tinh thần sau thời gian làm việc căng thẳng. (Holidays help to refresh the spirit after a period of stressful work.)
Synonyms
- Entertain: to provide amusement or enjoyment.
- Divert: to distract the mind in an enjoyable way.
- Amuse: to cause someone to find something funny or enjoyable.
- Refresh: to revive or reinvigorate, especially the mind.
Related Idioms
- While "di dưỡng" itself is not commonly found in many idiomatic expressions, its core concept is central to phrases like "di dưỡng tinh thần," which functions as a set phrase meaning to nurture or entertain the spirit.
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Entertain, divert
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Di dưỡng tinh thầnTo entertain one's mind
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