lối

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The Vietnamese word "lối" is a versatile noun that can have a few different meanings and uses. Here’s a simple breakdown for new learners:

Basic Meaning

1. Way / Manner: "Lối" can refer to a style or manner of doing something. For example, when talking about someone's lifestyle or behavior.

   • Example: "Tôi không thích lối sống của cô ta." (I don't like her way of living.)

2. Path / Way: "Lối" also refers to a physical path or route that one can take to get somewhere.

   • Example: "Lối đi này rất hẹp." (This path is very narrow.)

Usage Instructions

• Use "lối" when you want to describe someone's style or manner of doing things, or when talking about physical paths or routes.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, making it quite flexible.

Advanced Usage

• "Lối" can also be used in more abstract or philosophical discussions, such as talking about the "way" of thinking or living.
  • Example: "Mỗi người có một lối sống riêng." (Everyone has their own way of living.)

Word Variants

• Related words include "lối sống" (lifestyle), which combines "lối" with "sống" (to live) to specifically refer to one's way of living.
• "Lối đi" refers to a pathway or passageway.

Different Meanings

• In some contexts, "lối" can imply an approach or method, such as in problem-solving or decision-making.
  • Example: "Tôi không đồng ý với lối giải quyết của bạn." (I do not agree with your way of solving this.)

Synonyms

• Cách: This word can also mean "way" or "method," often used interchangeably with "lối."
  • Example: "Cách làm việc của anh ấy rất hiệu quả." (His way of working is very effective.)
• Đường: This word means "road" or "way" and is more commonly used for physical paths.

Academic

noun

1. style; way; manner
   • tôi không thích lối sống của cô ta
     I don't like her way of living. about; approximately
   • cô ta lối hai mươi tuổi
     she is about twenty

noun

1. path; way