TheVietnameseword "lựa" is a verbthatmeans "tochoose," "toselect," or "topickout." It is commonlyusedwhenyouwanttoexpresstheaction of making a choicefromdifferent options.
Usage Instructions:
"Lựa" is oftenfollowed by a nounthatindicateswhatyouare choosing. Forexample, you can use it with items, people, or situations.
It can be used in bothformalandinformal contexts.
Example:
BasicUsage:
"Tôilựaquảtáo." (I choosetheapple.)
In thissentence, "lựa" indicatesthatyouareselecting a specificapplefrom a group.
AdvancedUsage:
"Lựa chọn" is a commonphrasethatmeans "tomake a choice" or "toselect."
Example: "Chúng tacầnlựa chọnmộtnơiđểđidu lịch." (We needtochoose a placetotravelto.)
"Lựa" can also be used in expressionstoindicate a morecarefulselection.
Example: "Lựakỹtrước khiquyết định." (Choosecarefullybeforemaking a decision.)
Word Variants:
Lựa chọn: "Choice" or "selection."
Lựacặp: "Toselect a pair."
Lựa chọnkhó khăn: "Difficultchoice."
Different Meanings:
While "lựa" primarilymeans "tochoose," it can alsoimply a sense of preference or inclination in certain contexts.
Example: "Côấylựa chọnnghềgiáo viên." (Shechoosesto be a teacher.) – Thisimplies a preferenceforthatprofession.
Synonyms:
Chọn: Anothercommonverbmeaning "tochoose." It is usedsimilarlyand can often be interchangeablewith "lựa."
Example: "Tôichọnbộquần áonày." (I choosethisoutfit.)
Bầu: Used in thecontext of voting or electingsomeone.