lỡ lầm
Definition
Noun:
- A mistake or an error: An action, decision, or judgment that is wrong or misguided, often with negative consequences.
- A fault or a blunder: A more serious error, typically implying a lapse in judgment or morality.
Verb (to make a mistake):
- To err or to make a mistake: To act or judge incorrectly, to be at fault.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- Ai cũng có thể có những lỡ lầm trong đời. (Everyone can have mistakes in life.)
- Anh ấy rất hối hận về lỡ lầm của mình. (He deeply regrets his error.)
Verb:
- Cô ấy đã lỡ lầm khi tin tưởng hắn. (She made a mistake when she trusted him.)
- Đừng sợ lỡ lầm, hãy sợ không dám sửa chữa. (Don't be afraid to make mistakes; be afraid of not daring to correct them.)
Advanced Usage
- Often used in reflective or moral contexts to discuss personal failings, regrets, and the human condition. It carries a tone of remorse and is common in philosophical, literary, or conversational contexts about life experiences.
Variants and Related Words
- Lầm lỡ (v/n): A nearly identical compound meaning to err, to go astray, or a misstep, often with a connotation of moral or romantic error.
- Tuổi trẻ nhiều lầm lỡ. (Youth is full of missteps.)
Synonyms
- Mistake: An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong.
- Error: A deviation from accuracy or correctness.
- Fault: Responsibility for a mistake or misdeed.
- Blunder: A stupid or careless mistake.
Related Idioms
- Lỡ lầm tuổi trẻ: The mistakes of youth.
- Những lỡ lầm tuổi trẻ là bài học đắt giá. (The mistakes of youth are costly lessons.)