nhốt

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The Vietnamese word "nhốt" is a verb that means "to shut up," "to confine," or "to impound." It is used when someone or something is kept in a restricted space or area, often against their will.

Basic Usage:

• Meaning: To confine or trap someone or something in a place.
• Example: "Con mèo bị nhốt trong cái lồng." (The cat is confined in the cage.)

Advanced Usage:

"Nhốt" can be used in various contexts, such as: - In a legal sense: When talking about imprisoning someone. - Example: "Người đó đã bị nhốt trong tù." (That person has been imprisoned in jail.) - In a playful sense: It can also refer to confining someone temporarily for fun. - Example: "Chúng ta sẽ nhốt bạn vào phòng để bất ngờ." (We will confine you in the room for a surprise.)

Word Variants:

• Nhốt lại: This means "to confine again" or "to put back in confinement."
• Nhốt chặt: This means "to tightly confine," emphasizing a stronger sense of confinement.

Different Meanings:

While "nhốt" primarily means to confine, it can also imply a sense of restriction or limitation, such as being "shut away" from others.

Synonyms:

• Giam: This means "to imprison" and is often used in a more serious context.
• Kín: This means "to close" or "to shut," but it’s broader and not exclusively about confinement.

Summary:

"Nhốt" is a versatile word often used to describe the action of confining someone or something.

Academic

verb

1. to shut up; to confine; to impound