níu

Definition

Verb:
- To grab hold of; to clutch; to seize: To take and hold something or someone firmly, often to prevent movement, a fall, or to stop them from leaving.
- To pull; to tug: To exert force on something held, typically to draw it closer or downward.
- To cling to; to hold on to: To maintain a firm grasp on something for support or stability.

Usage Examples

Verb:
- Cô bé níu lấy tay mẹ khi băng qua đường. (The little girl grabbed her mother's hand while crossing the street.)
- Anh ấy níu cành cây xuống để hái quả. (He pulled the tree branch down to pick the fruit.)
- Cô ấy níu vào lan can cho khỏi ngã. (She clung to the railing to avoid falling.)

Advanced Usage

"níu kéo": to hold back; to try to retain or prevent something from ending or leaving. It often implies a desperate or emotional attempt.
- Cô ấy không còn tình cảm nhưng anh vẫn cố níu kéo. (She no longer has feelings, but he still tries to hold her back.)
"níu giữ": to hold on to; to keep from slipping away. Similar to "níu kéo" but can be more physical or general.
- Anh ấy cố níu giữ những kỷ niệm đẹp. (He tries to hold on to the beautiful memories.)

Variants and Related Words

Nắm níu (v): to clutch; to grasp tightly. Emphasizes the act of taking hold.
- Trong cơn hoảng loạn, cô ấy nắm níu lấy bất cứ thứ gì trong tầm tay. (In her panic, she clutched at anything within reach.)

Synonyms

Related Idioms

Níu áo, níu tay: Literally "to grab the shirt/trouser leg, to grab the hand." Figuratively means to implore or beg someone earnestly not to leave or to help.
- Đứa trẻ níu áo mẹ, không cho mẹ đi. (The child clutched the mother's shirt, not letting her go.)
Níu chân, níu cẳng: Literally "to grab the leg/foot." Means to hinder or obstruct someone's progress.
- Đừng để những lo lắng nhỏ nhặt níu chân bạn. (Don't let small worries hinder your progress.)

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