Definition

1. Verb:
   • To look after / To take care of: The primary meaning of "trông nom" is to be responsible for someone or something, ensuring their well-being, safety, or proper functioning. It implies a duty of supervision and guardianship.
   • To watch over / To supervise: This meaning emphasizes the aspect of overseeing, monitoring, or keeping an eye on someone or something to ensure everything is in order.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Bà ấy trông nom những đứa trẻ. (She looks after the children.)
  • Anh ấy được giao trông nom khu vườn. (He was assigned to take care of the garden.)
  • Chúng tôi cần ai đó trông nom ngôi nhà trong kỳ nghỉ. (We need someone to watch over the house during the vacation.)

Advanced Usage

• The verb "trông nom" often conveys a sense of attentive and responsible care, typically over a period of time. It is commonly used in contexts involving children, the elderly, property, or ongoing tasks.

Variants and Related Words

• Trông coi (v): to manage, to be in charge of. This can imply a slightly higher level of authority or management.

  • Ông ấy trông coi cửa hàng. (He manages the shop.)

• Chăm sóc (v): to care for, to nurture. This emphasizes the aspect of providing direct care and attention, often for living things.

  • Y tá chăm sóc bệnh nhân. (The nurse cares for the patient.)

Synonyms

• Look after: To take care of someone or something.
• Take care of: To be responsible for the well-being of someone or something.
• Watch over: To protect or supervise someone or something.
• Supervise: To observe and direct the execution of a task or the condition of a person or place.

Related Idioms

• Trông nom săn sóc: To look after and care for attentively. This phrase intensifies the level of care implied by "trông nom."
  • Cô ấy trông nom săn sóc mẹ già rất chu đáo. (She looks after and cares for her elderly mother very meticulously.)