quản chi
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Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To not mind, to not care about: "quản chi" expresses indifference or a lack of concern regarding a situation, difficulty, or external condition. It implies that something is not considered important enough to worry about or be affected by.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Quản chi mưa nắng, chúng tôi vẫn tiếp tục làm việc. (Not minding the rain or sun, we continued to work.)
- Anh ấy quản chi người khác nói gì. (He doesn't care what others say.)
- Cô ấy quản chi khó khăn, nhất định sẽ theo đuổi ước mơ. (She doesn't mind the hardships and is determined to pursue her dream.)
Advanced Usage
- "Quản chi" is a literary and somewhat old-fashioned phrase, more commonly found in poetry, songs, or formal writing than in everyday spoken Vietnamese. It conveys a sense of determination or stoic disregard.
- Quản chi đời lắm thị phi, ta cứ sống thật với chính mình. (Not minding a life full of gossip, I just live truly as myself.)
Variants and Related Words
- Quản gì: A more colloquial and common variant with the same meaning ("to not mind/care").
- Nó quản gì lời chê bai. (He doesn't care about the criticism.)
- Mặc kệ: (Verb) To ignore, to pay no heed to. This is a more direct and modern synonym.
- Không quan tâm: (Verb phrase) To not be concerned about. This is the standard, neutral phrase for "to not care".
Synonyms
- Không để ý: To not pay attention to.
- Bất chấp: To disregard, to defy (often used before a noun, e.g., - defying danger).
Related Phrases
- Quản chi... hay...: A structure used to list things one does not mind, emphasizing indifference.
- Quản chi thành công hay thất bại, quan trọng là đã cố gắng. (Not minding success or failure, what's important is having tried.)
Related Idioms
- Quản chi mưa nắng dãi dầu: A set phrase meaning "not to mind exposure to harsh weather (rain and scorching sun)", symbolizing perseverance through physical hardship.
- Người nông dân quản chi mưa nắng dãi dầu trên đồng ruộng. (The farmer doesn't mind being exposed to the harsh sun and rain in the fields.)
- Not to mind
- Quản chi mưa nắngNot to mind pouring rain and scorching sun