Definition

1. Verb:
   • To sew (generally): The primary meaning of "khâu vá" is to perform sewing work, often referring to the general act of mending, stitching, or repairing fabrics with a needle and thread. It implies a practical, often repetitive, sewing activity.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Ngồi khâu vá suốt ngày. (To sit and sew the whole day.)
  • Bà tôi thích khâu vá quần áo cũ. (My grandmother likes to sew old clothes.)
  • Công việc khâu vá đòi hỏi sự kiên nhẫn. (Sewing work requires patience.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "khâu vá" often carries a connotation of diligent, hands-on repair work, not necessarily creative or professional tailoring. It is commonly used for domestic mending and upkeep.

Variants and Related Words

• Khâu (v): to stitch, to sew (a more specific term for the act of stitching).

  • Cô ấy khâu đường may rất đều. (She stitches a very even seam.)

• Vá (v): to patch, to mend (specifically repairing a hole or tear).

  • Anh ấy vá chiếc quần bị rách. (He mended the torn trousers.)

Synonyms

• To mend: to repair something, especially fabric.
• To stitch: to make or repair with stitches.
• To do needlework: a general term for sewing activities.

Related Idioms

• Khâu vá tả tơi: to mend something that is badly torn or in tatters; can metaphorically describe trying to fix a severely broken situation.
  • Cố gắng khâu vá tả tơi mối quan hệ đổ vỡ. (Trying desperately to mend a broken relationship.)

1. Sew (nói khái quát)
   • Ngồi khâu vá suốt ngày
     To sew the whole day