lựa
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Definition
- Verb:
- To choose; to select; to pick out: To carefully decide on one or more items from a group based on specific criteria, such as quality, suitability, or preference.
- To pick one's way; to navigate carefully: To move or act with deliberate care, choosing the best path or approach to avoid difficulty or to achieve a desired outcome.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cô ấy đang lựa những quả táo tươi nhất. (She is selecting the freshest apples.)
- Anh ấy lựa từng lời nói một cách cẩn thận. (He chooses his words very carefully.)
- Người lái xe phải lựa đường đi trong cơn mưa. (The driver had to pick his way through the rain.)
Advanced Usage
- The verb "lựa" implies a process of consideration and discernment, often involving physical examination or thoughtful comparison. It is more deliberate than simply taking something ("lấy").
Variants and Related Words
- Lựa chọn (v): to choose, to opt for. This is a more formal and compound synonym.
- Bạn phải lựa chọn giữa hai phương án. (You must choose between two options.)
- Chọn lựa (v): to select, to make a choice. Similar to "lựa chọn," emphasizing the act of picking.
- Hãy chọn lựa một món quà bạn thích. (Please select a gift you like.)
Synonyms
- Choose: to decide on a course of action or an item from possibilities.
- Select: to choose carefully from a group.
- Pick out: to identify and choose from among others.
Related Idioms
- Lựa lời: to weigh one's words; to speak with careful consideration.
- Để tránh hiểu lầm, cô ấy luôn lựa lời khi phát biểu. (To avoid misunderstanding, she always weighs her words when speaking.)
- Lựa đường: to choose one's path; often used figuratively to mean choosing a course in life or a method to handle a situation.
- Mỗi người phải tự lựa đường đi cho chính mình. (Everyone must choose their own path in life.)