khíu

Thân thiện

Mẹ khíu chỗ rách trên chiếc quần.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To stitch summarily, to mend temporarily: "khíu" refers to the action of sewing or stitching something in a quick, temporary, or provisional manner, typically to close a tear or a hole, just enough to hold the two edges together. It implies a rough or makeshift repair, not a careful or permanent one.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Cô ấy khíu tạm chỗ rách trên áo. (She temporarily stitched the tear on her shirt.)
  • Anh ta khíu vội chỗ quần bị toạc trước khi đi tiếp. (He hastily stitched the ripped part of his trousers before continuing on his way.)

Advanced Usage

• "khíu lại": to stitch (something) back together temporarily.
  • Chỉ cần khíu lại cái túi này là dùng được ngay. (Just stitch this bag back together temporarily and it can be used right away.)

Variants and Related Words

• Khâu (verb): to sew, to stitch. This is the general, neutral term for sewing. "Khíu" is a more specific term implying a temporary, rough mend.
• Vá (verb): to patch, to mend. This often implies a more substantial repair than "khíu," possibly using a patch, but can also be temporary.

Synonyms

• Ravauder (provisoirement) (French loan meaning): to mend provisionally.
• Chắp vá tạm thời: to patch up temporarily.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

• Khíu vội: to stitch hastily/summarily.
  • Tôi phải khíu vội cái cúc áo. (I had to hastily stitch the button on.)

Related Idioms

• (There is no common idiom directly using the word "khíu." The action of "khíu" is usually described in practical contexts.)

Học thuật

1. Stich summarily
   • Khíu chỗ quần toạc
     To stich summarily a tear inone's trousers