ngửng
Definition
- Verb:
- To raise, to lift, to turn upward: "ngửng" describes the action of moving something, typically the head or face, to an upward position.
- To hold one's head high: It can also imply an attitude of pride or defiance, carrying one's head high.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cô ấy ngửng đầu nhìn lên bầu trời đầy sao. (She raised her head to look at the starry sky.)
- Đứa trẻ ngửng mặt lên đón những giọt mưa. (The child turned his face up to catch the raindrops.)
- Anh ấy bước đi, ngửng cao đầu, không hề sợ hãi. (He walked, holding his head high, without any fear.)
Advanced Usage
"ngửng mặt": This is a common compound phrase meaning "to raise one's face" or "to look up," often used interchangeably with "ngửng" alone.
- Nó ngửng mặt lên trả lời câu hỏi của giáo viên. (He looked up to answer the teacher's question.)
Implied attitude: When used in contexts of pride or resilience, "ngửng" conveys more than just a physical movement.
- Dù thất bại, cô ấy vẫn ngửng đầu bước tiếp. (Despite failure, she still held her head high and moved forward.)
Variants and Related Words
Ngước (verb): To look up, to raise one's eyes. Often used similarly but can emphasize the eye movement more than the head.
- Nó ngước mắt nhìn lên. (He looked up with his eyes.)
Ngẩng (verb): To raise, to lift (the head). A close synonym, sometimes used interchangeably with "ngửng."
- Ngẩng đầu lên! (Lift your head up!)
Synonyms
- Nâng lên: To lift up.
- Đưa lên cao: To bring/raise up high.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
Note: As a single verb, "ngửng" does not commonly form phrasal verbs in the English sense. Its combinations are typically with nouns to form specific phrases. - ngửng đầu: to raise one's head. - ngửng mặt: to raise one's face.
Related Idioms
- Ngửng mặt lên trời: To look up to the sky (often expressing contemplation, despair, or a call for help).
- Trong cơn tuyệt vọng, anh ta chỉ biết ngửng mặt lên trời. (In despair, he could only look up to the sky.)
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Raise, turn up, lift
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