Definition

1. Verb:
   • To prepare / to get ready: The primary meaning of "soạn sửa" is to make preparations or to arrange things in order for a specific purpose or event. It implies a deliberate and often careful process of getting things ready.
   • To tidy up / to groom: It can also refer to the act of making oneself or one's appearance neat and presentable, such as dressing up or grooming.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Cô ấy đang soạn sửa để đi dự tiệc. (She is getting ready to go to the party.)
  • Họ soạn sửa nhà cửa trước Tết. (They prepare/tidy up the house before Tet.)
  • Anh ấy dành một giờ để soạn sửa trước buổi phỏng vấn. (He spent an hour grooming himself before the interview.)

Advanced Usage

• This word is noted as being less commonly used ("ít dùng") and is considered equivalent to the more common verb "sửa soạn." Therefore, in most contexts, "sửa soạn" is preferred.

Variants and Related Words

• Sửa soạn (v): The more common and standard form with identical meaning: to prepare, to get ready.
  • Mẹ tôi sửa soạn bữa ăn. (My mother prepares the meal.)

Synonyms

• Prepare: to make ready for use or consideration.
• Arrange: to put things in a neat, attractive, or required order.
• Groom: to clean and maintain one's appearance.

Notes on Usage

• "Soạn sửa" is a direct synonym of "sửa soạn." Learners should be aware that "sửa soạn" is the more frequent and standard term in contemporary usage. "Soạn sửa" may be encountered in literary or formal contexts but is generally less common.

1. (ít dùng) như sửa soạn