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The Vietnamese word "ngưng" means "to stop" or "to cease." It is commonly used in various contexts to indicate that an action is being interrupted or halted.

Basic Usage:

• Ngưng làm việc: This phrase means "to stop working."
• Ngưng công việc lại mươi phút: This means "to knock off for ten minutes."

Examples:

1. Tôi phải ngưng học để nghỉ ngơi.

   • "I have to stop studying to take a break."

2. Chúng ta ngưng cuộc họp để ăn trưa.

   • "We will stop the meeting for lunch."

Advanced Usage:

In more complex sentences, "ngưng" can be used in different tenses or combined with other words: - Ngưng lại: This phrase emphasizes the act of stopping and can be used to suggest a pause. - Example: "Ngưng lại một chút để suy nghĩ." (Stop for a moment to think.)

Word Variants:

• Ngừng: This is a variant that also means "to stop" and can be used interchangeably with "ngưng." It is more formal.
  • Example: "Xin hãy ngừng nói." (Please stop talking.)

Different Meanings:

While "ngưng" primarily means "to stop," it can also imply a temporary suspension of an activity or an interruption. For example, when you "ngưng" something, it doesn't necessarily mean it is finished forever, but rather paused.

Synonyms:

• Dừng: This word also means "to stop" and can be used similarly.

Academic

1. Condense
2. Cease, stop, knock off, interrupt, break, suspend
   • Ngưng làm việc
     To stop working
   • Ngưng công việc lại mươi phút
     To knock off for ten minutes