thu dung
Definition
- Verb:
- To recruit / to enlist: The primary meaning of "thu dung" is to formally take someone into an organization, group, or army, often for a specific purpose or role.
- To accept / to take in: It can also mean to accept and provide shelter or a place for someone, especially those in need or without support.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Công ty đang thu dung nhân viên mới. (The company is recruiting new employees.)
- Trung tâm này thu dung trẻ em mồ côi. (This center takes in orphaned children.)
- Quân đội đã thu dung thêm binh lính. (The army enlisted more soldiers.)
Advanced Usage
- "thu dung" in formal/organizational contexts: Often used in official, administrative, or military language regarding the systematic intake of people.
- Chính sách thu dung cựu chiến binh. (The policy for recruiting veterans.)
Variants and Related Words
- Thu nạp (v): to admit, to take in (into an organization or group). Often used similarly.
- Tuyển dụng (v): to recruit, to hire (specifically for employment). This is a more common business term.
- Tiếp nhận (v): to receive, to admit (often for care or processing).
Synonyms
- Recruit: to enlist someone for service or membership.
- Enlist: to enroll for military service.
- Take in: to provide shelter or accept someone.
Related Idioms
- It is typically used in its literal sense.