tẩy

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The Vietnamese word "tẩy" is a versatile term that can function as both a verb and a noun. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand its meanings and uses:

Basic Meaning:

1. As a Verb:

   • To wipe out / To wipe off: This means to remove something completely from a surface. For example, if you spill ink on paper, you might use an eraser (tẩy) to wipe it off.
   • To rub out: Similar to wiping off, this often refers specifically to erasing something, like mistakes made with a pencil.

2. As a Noun:

   • India-rubber (Eraser): In this context, "tẩy" refers to the rubber tool used for erasing pencil marks. It is a common school supply.

3. As a Verb (Advanced Usage):

   • To boycott: In a social or political context, "tẩy chay" means to deliberately avoid or refuse to support something as a form of protest.
   • To purge: This can mean to remove unwanted elements, often used in more formal or serious contexts, such as cleaning up a system or organization.

Example Sentences:

1. As a verb (wiping off):

   • "Tôi dùng tẩy để xóa những lỗi sai trong bài tập."
   • (I use an eraser to wipe out the mistakes in my homework.)

2. As a noun (eraser):

   • "Cô giáo yêu cầu chúng tôi mang theo bút và tẩy."
   • (The teacher asked us to bring a pen and an eraser.)

3. As a verb (boycott):

   • "Chúng tôi quyết định tẩy chay sản phẩm này vì lý do đạo đức."
   • (We decided to boycott this product for ethical reasons.)

Word Variants:

• Tẩy chay: This phrase means to boycott; "chay" means to fast or abstain, so together they imply abstaining from support.
• Tẩy rửa: This means to wash or clean, often used in the context of cleaning products.

Different Meanings:

• "Tẩy" can refer to physical actions of cleaning or erasing, but it can also carry a social or political connotation when used in the context of boycotting.

Synonyms:

• For wiping or erasing:

  • "Xóa" (to erase)
  • "Lau" (to wipe)

• For boycotting:

  • "Tẩy chay" (to boycott)

Usage Tips:

• Use "tẩy" when discussing physical cleaning or erasing tasks.
• Be mindful of context when using it as a verb for boycotting, as it is more formal and often related to social issues.
• When referring to the eraser, you can simply use "tẩy" without needing additional context, as it is commonly understood in educational settings.

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verb

1. to wipe out, to wipe off, to rub out (off)

noun

1. India-rubber

verb

1. to boycott to purge