giũ
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Definition
- Verb:
- To shake: To move something quickly and forcefully back and forth or up and down to remove loose particles like dust, dirt, or water that are attached to it.
- To rinse (out): To clean washed laundry by vigorously shaking or agitating it in clean water to remove soap or detergent.
- To shed / to cast off (figurative): To free oneself from something negative, such as a mood, a habit, or a burden.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Chim giũ cánh. (The bird shakes its wings.)
- Cô ấy giũ chiếc áo cho sạch bụi. (She shakes the jacket to remove the dust.)
- Giũ áo nhiều lần cho hết xà phòng. (Rinse the shirt out several times to remove all the soap.)
Advanced Usage
"giũ bỏ": to shake off, to cast away (often used figuratively).
- Anh ấy cố gắng giũ bỏ cảm giác tội lỗi. (He tried to shake off the feeling of guilt.)
"giũ sạch": to shake clean, to rid oneself of completely.
- Họ muốn giũ sạch quá khứ. (They want to rid themselves of the past.)
Variants and Related Words
- Rũ (v): An alternate spelling and form of "giũ," carrying the same meanings of shaking, rinsing, or shedding.
- Cây rũ lá. (The tree sheds its leaves.)
Synonyms
- Shake: To move with short, quick movements.
- Jerk: To give a quick, sharp movement.
- Rinse: To wash with clean water to remove soap.
- Shed: To let something fall off or be cast off.
Related Idioms
Giũ áo ra đi: Literally "to shake one's coat and leave," meaning to leave a place or situation decisively, often cutting ties.
- Sau tranh cãi, ông ấy giũ áo ra đi. (After the argument, he shook his coat and left.)
Giũ nợ: To clear a debt, to settle what is owed.
- Công ty phải bán tài sản để giũ nợ. (The company had to sell assets to clear its debts.)