khoét

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The Vietnamese word "khoét" is a verb that means "to bore," "to pierce," or "to broach." It is used when you want to describe the action of making a hole or opening in something, usually by drilling or cutting.

Usage Instructions:

• "Khoét" is often used in contexts where you are physically creating a hole or an opening in a surface, such as wood, metal, or even a soft material like clay.
• You can combine "khoét" with nouns to specify what you are piercing or boring into.

Examples:

1. Khoét lỗ: This phrase means "to pierce a hole." For example, if you say "Tôi khoét lỗ trên gỗ," it means "I bore a hole in the wood."
2. Khoét một miếng: This means "to cut out a piece." For instance, "Cô ấy khoét một miếng từ bánh" means "She cut out a piece from the cake."

Advanced Usage:

• In a more figurative sense, "khoét" can also refer to initiating a conversation or addressing a sensitive topic. For example, "Tôi đã khoét vào vấn đề khó khăn" means "I broached the difficult issue."

Word Variants:

• Khoét sâu: means "to bore deeply" or "to pierce deeply."
• Khoét nhỏ: means "to make a small hole."

Different Meanings:

• The primary meaning of "khoét" is physical piercing or boring, but it can also imply a deeper engagement with a topic or issue in conversations.

Synonyms:

• Đục: This verb also means "to drill" or "to chisel," and is often used in similar contexts.
• Xuyên: This means "to pierce" or "to penetrate," and can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts.

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verb

1. to bore; to pierce; to broach
   • khoét lỗ
     to pierce a hole