mài miệt
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Definition
Adjective: - To be absorbed in; to devote oneself to: Describes a state of being deeply engrossed, focused, and dedicated to an activity, often to the point of forgetting one's surroundings or time.
Usage
- This word is used to describe a person's intense concentration and dedication to a task, study, or work. It implies perseverance and a single-minded focus.
- It is typically placed before a verb to modify the action, describing the action is performed.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ấy mài miệt làm việc suốt đêm. (He devoted himself to / was absorbed in his work all night.)
- Cô ấy mài miệt đọc sách, không để ý đến mọi thứ xung quanh. (She was absorbed in reading her book, paying no attention to her surroundings.)
- Học sinh mài miệt ôn tập cho kỳ thi quan trọng. (The students were engrossed in studying for the important exam.)
Advanced Usage
- "Mài miệt" often carries a slightly more intense or prolonged connotation than its synonym "miệt mài." It can sometimes imply a sense of being tirelessly, even relentlessly, dedicated to an activity.
Variants and Related Words
- Miệt mài (adj): This is a more common variant with a very similar meaning: to be diligent, to persevere, to work tirelessly.
- Anh ấy miệt mài nghiên cứu. (He diligently conducted his research.)
- Mải miết (adj): Another similar word meaning to be engrossed or absorbed in something, often with a nuance of being so involved that one forgets other duties.
- Nó chơi game mải miết cả ngày. (He played games engrossedly all day.)
Synonyms
- Chăm chú: To pay close attention, to be attentive.
- Tập trung cao độ: To be highly concentrated.
- Đam mê: To be passionate about (often implies a deeper emotional investment).
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Mài miệt với công việc: To be utterly absorbed in one's work.
- Ông ấy mài miệt với công việc đến quên cả ăn. (He was so absorbed in his work that he forgot to eat.)
adj
- to be absorbed in; to devote oneself tọ