kì cọ

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The Vietnamese word "kì cọ" means to scrub or clean something by rubbing it up and down or carefully. It often refers to the action of cleaning surfaces, objects, or even oneself with some effort.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "kì cọ" when you want to describe the action of cleaning something thoroughly.
• It can be applied to various contexts, such as washing dishes, scrubbing floors, or even when you take a shower and wash your body.

Example Sentences:

1. Tôi phải kì cọ cái chén này cho sạch.
   (I have to scrub this bowl to make it clean.)

2. Mỗi lần tắm, tôi luôn kì cọ cơ thể mình.
   (Every time I shower, I always scrub my body.)

Advanced Usage:

In a more figurative sense, "kì cọ" can also imply putting in a lot of effort to prepare or improve something, such as studying hard for an exam or polishing a piece of writing.

Word Variants:

• Kì cọ sạch sẽ: This phrase emphasizes the cleanliness after scrubbing.
• Kì cọ kỹ lưỡng: This means to scrub carefully or thoroughly.

Different Meanings:

While "kì cọ" primarily refers to the physical action of scrubbing, it can also be used metaphorically in certain contexts, such as refining skills or talents through hard work.

Synonyms:

• Chà: This also means to scrub or rub something.
• Rửa: This means to wash, often used for cleaning dishes or hands.

Academic

1. Scrub up and down,scrub carefully