thở

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The Vietnamese word "thở" is a verb that means "to breathe" or "to respire." It is an essential action that everyone does to live, as it involves taking in air and expelling it from the lungs.

Usage Instructions:

• "Thở" is used to describe the act of breathing generally. You can use it in different contexts, such as when talking about physical activity, relaxation, or emotional states.

Examples:

1. Basic Sentence: "Tôi thở sâu." (I breathe deeply.)
2. In Context: "Khi bạn cảm thấy căng thẳng, hãy thở chậm lại." (When you feel stressed, breathe slowly.)

Advanced Usage:

• In a more advanced context, "thở" can also be part of phrases that express a range of emotions or physical conditions:
  • "Thở ra" means "to exhale."
  • "Thở vào" means "to inhale."

Word Variants:

• The noun form related to "thở" is "hơi thở," which means "breath."
  • Example: "Hơi thở của tôi rất đều." (My breath is very steady.)

Different Meanings:

While "thở" primarily means to breathe, it can also be used metaphorically in some contexts, for example: - "Thở phào" means to sigh with relief. - Example: "Tôi thở phào khi thấy mọi việc ổn." (I sighed with relief when I saw everything was fine.)

Synonyms:

• Some synonyms for "thở" include:
  • "Hít thở" (to breathe in and out).
  • "Hô hấp" (respiration, often used in a more scientific context).

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verb

1. to breathe, to respire