mò mẫm

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The Vietnamese word "mò mẫm" can be understood as "to grope about" or "to search for something in the dark or without clear guidance." It describes a situation where someone is trying to find their way or discover something without knowing exactly where to go or what to do.

Usage Instructions:

• Context: "Mò mẫm" is often used when someone is looking for something difficult to find or when they feel lost in a situation.
• Tone: It can express frustration or a sense of uncertainty.

Examples:

1. Basic Usage:

   • "Tôi mò mẫm trong bóng tối để tìm chiếc chìa khóa."
   • (I groped around in the dark to find the key.)

2. Advanced Usage:

   • "Khi đến thành phố mới, tôi phải mò mẫm mãi mới tìm được đường đến khách sạn."
   • (When I arrived in the new city, I had to search for a long time to find my way to the hotel.)

Word Variants:

• The phrase can also be used in different contexts, such as:
  • "Mò mẫm tìm kiếm" (to search around)
  • "Mò mẫm trong đêm" (to grope around in the night)

Different Meanings:

• While "mò mẫm" primarily means searching or groping about, it can also imply a sense of uncertainty or confusion in a broader context, such as:
  • "Mò mẫm trong cuộc sống" (groping through life), indicating feeling lost or unsure about one's direction in life.

Synonyms:

• Some synonyms for "mò mẫm" include:
  • "Tìm kiếm" (to search) - which is more general and doesn't convey the same sense of struggling or uncertainty.
  • "Lùng sục" (to hunt for) - which has a more active connotation.
  • "Lục lọi" (to rummage) - which implies searching through things more actively.

Academic

1. Grope about for a long time, look for a long time
   • Không biết đường, phải mò mẫm mãi
     To have to look for one's way for a long time, not knowing one's ways about