giặt giũ

Thân thiện

Mẹ đang giặt giũ quần áo trong chậu nước.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To wash, to launder: "giặt giũ" refers to the general act of washing clothes, fabrics, or other washable items, typically involving water and detergent.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Cuối tuần, tôi thường dành thời gian để giặt giũ. (On weekends, I usually spend time doing the laundry.)
  • Cô ấy đang giặt giũ chăn màn trong phòng tắm. (She is washing the bedding in the bathroom.)
  • Công việc giặt giũ hàng ngày khá vất vả. (The daily chore of doing laundry is quite tiring.)

Advanced Usage

• "giặt giũ quần áo": to wash clothes (a very common collocation).
  • Máy giặt giúp việc giặt giũ quần áo trở nên dễ dàng hơn. (The washing machine makes washing clothes easier.)

Variants and Related Words

• Giặt (verb): to wash, to launder. This is the core verb. "Giặt giũ" is often used to emphasize the general, routine, or broader task of washing.
• Giặt là / Ủi (verb phrase): to wash and iron.
• Giặt khô (verb phrase): to dry-clean.

Synonyms

• Giặt: to wash, to launder (the most direct synonym).
• Giặt giạ (verb, less common): an older or more formal term with the same meaning as "giặt giũ".

Notes on Meaning

• General Activity: "Giặt giũ" encompasses the entire process or chore of washing laundry, not just a single act. It often implies a household task.
• Nuance: While "giặt" can stand alone, "giặt giũ" can sound slightly more comprehensive or emphasize the habitual nature of the chore. The reference context indicates they are essentially synonymous, with "giặt giũ" being a common variant.

Học thuật

1. như giặt giạ