Definition

1. Verb:
   • To lean on; to rest against: To physically support one's body weight against something for stability or rest.
   • To depend on; to rely on: To trust in or count on someone or something for support, help, or sustenance, often in a figurative sense.
   • To handle gently; to treat with care: To use something with a light touch or careful action to avoid breaking or damaging it.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Cô ấy nương mình vào tường. (She leans against the wall.)
  • Họ nương tựa vào nhau trong lúc khó khăn. (They rely on each other in difficult times.)
  • Hãy nương nhẹ khi cầm chiếc cốc này. (Please handle this cup gently.)

Advanced Usage

• "nương bóng": To rely on someone's protection or influence.

  • Cậu bé nương bóng người cha quyền thế. (The boy relies on the shadow/protection of his powerful father.)

• "nương sức": To conserve one's strength; to act with measured effort.

  • Vận động viên nương sức cho lượt đua cuối. (The athlete conserves his strength for the final race.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nương náu (v): To take shelter; to find refuge.

  • Họ vào ngôi đền để nương náu qua cơn bão. (They entered the temple to take shelter from the storm.)

• Nương tựa (v): To depend on; to lean on for support.

  • Đứa trẻ nương tựa hoàn toàn vào cha mẹ. (The child depends completely on his parents.)

Synonyms

• Lean: To incline or rest against for support.
• Rely: To depend on with full trust.
• Handle gently: To treat with care and a soft touch.

Related Idioms

• Nương nhờ cửa Phật: To take refuge in Buddhism; to seek solace in religion.

  • Sau biến cố, bà cụ nương nhờ cửa Phật. (After the incident, the old lady took refuge in Buddhism.)

• Nương theo: To follow along with; to adapt to (a situation, trend, or someone's lead).

  • Công ty nương theo xu hướng thị trường. (The company follows the market trend.)

verb

1. to lean on; to depend on