Definition

Verb Phrase: - To not mind; to not care about; to disregard. This phrase expresses a conscious decision to ignore or pay no heed to something, typically a difficulty, inconvenience, or obstacle. It conveys an attitude of indifference or determination in the face of a challenge.

Usage Examples

• Verb Phrase:
  • Sá quản đường xa. (Not to mind the long distance.)
  • Anh ấy sá quản khó khăn để hoàn thành nhiệm vụ. (He disregarded the difficulties to complete the mission.)
  • Cô ấy sá quản lời dị nghị, vẫn kiên định con đường mình chọn. (She paid no heed to the gossip, remaining steadfast on the path she chose.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase "sá quản" is formal and literary. It is more commonly found in written Vietnamese, classical literature, or formal speech than in everyday conversation.
• It often precedes a noun or noun phrase describing the specific obstacle being ignored (e.g., - difficulties, - danger, - words/remarks).

Variants and Related Words

• Không ngại (v): to not be afraid of; to not mind. (A more common, less formal synonym).
  • Tôi không ngại khó. (I am not afraid of hardship.)
• Bất chấp (v): to defy; to disregard; to go ahead despite something. (Emphasizes active defiance).
  • Bất chấp mưa gió, họ vẫn lên đường. (Defying the wind and rain, they still set out.)

Synonyms

• Disregard: to pay no attention to; to ignore.
• Not mind: to not be bothered or concerned by.
• Ignore: to refuse to take notice of.

Related Idioms

• "Mặc kệ": to let it be; to not care about. (Colloquial and often used in spoken language).
  • Cứ mặc kệ những lời nói đó. (Just ignore those words.)
• "Bơ đi mà sống": (slang) to ignore something and live your life; to not let something affect you.
  • Thi trượt cũng chẳng sao, bơ đi mà sống! (Failing the exam is fine, just forget about it and live your life!)

1. Not mind
   • Sá quản đường xa
     Not to mind the distance