rán xem
Definition
- Adverb:
- Let's see / Let's try and see: An expression used to suggest attempting an action to observe its outcome or to test a possibility. It conveys a sense of tentative effort or experimentation.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- Công thức này mới, chúng ta rán xem có ngon không. (This recipe is new, let's try and see if it's tasty.)
- Cái máy cũ lắm rồi, rán xem nó còn chạy được không. (The machine is very old, let's see if it still runs.)
- Rán xem mình có thể leo lên đỉnh đồi trước trời tối không. (Let's try and see if we can reach the hilltop before dark.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is often used in spoken, informal contexts to propose a trial or to express cautious optimism about an uncertain result. It implies putting in effort ("rán") to achieve the "seeing" ("xem") of the outcome.
Variants and Related Words
Thử xem (v): to try and see. A more direct synonym.
- Hãy thử xem chiếc áo này có vừa không. (Please try and see if this shirt fits.)
Cố gắng (v): to try, to strive. Focuses more on the effort than the observational result.
- Tôi sẽ cố gắng hoàn thành bài tập. (I will try to finish the homework.)
Synonyms
- Let's see: Used to suggest waiting for or observing a result.
- Let's try and see: Specifically combines the notions of effort and observation.
- Give it a try: To attempt something.
Related Idioms
- Làm thử đi rồi biết: A similar colloquial expression meaning "Do it and then you'll know."
- Đừng sợ, làm thử đi rồi biết. (Don't be afraid, give it a try and you'll see.)