rót
Definition
- Verb:
- To pour: To cause a liquid to flow from one container into another in a steady stream.
- To cast (metal): In technical contexts, to pour molten metal into a mold.
- To allocate / to channel (funds, resources): In informal usage, to direct or allocate something, such as money or supplies, to a specific target or area.
- To direct (fire): In informal military context, to direct gunfire or ammunition onto a target.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cô ấy rót nước vào ly. (She pours water into the glass.)
- Nhà máy rót kim loại nóng chảy vào khuôn. (The factory casts molten metal into the mold.)
- Chính phủ rót vốn cho dự án mới. (The government allocates capital to the new project.)
- Xe tăng rót đạn vào vị trí địch. (The tank directs fire onto the enemy position.)
Advanced Usage
- "rót vào tai": An idiom meaning "to be very pleasant to hear," as if words are being poured gently into the ear.
- Lời khen của cô ấy như rót vào tai. (Her compliment was music to my ears.)
Variants and Related Words
- Rót rượu (v): To pour wine or alcohol.
- Anh chủ quán rót rượu mời khách. (The shop owner pours wine for the guests.)
Synonyms
- Pour: To transfer a liquid.
- Decant: To pour liquid from one container to another, often to separate sediment.
- Allocate: To distribute resources for a specific purpose.
- Direct: To aim or channel something toward a target.
Related Idioms
- Rót mật vào tai: Similar to "rót vào tai," meaning to whisper sweet words or flattery.
- Đừng nghe những kẻ chỉ biết rót mật vào tai. (Don't listen to those who only know how to whisper sweet nothings.)
verb
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to pour
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rót nướcto pour out the water
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