van vỉ
Definition
- Verb:
- To entreat persistently; to beg earnestly and repeatedly: The word "van vỉ" describes the act of making a humble, sincere, and often repeated plea or request, typically to someone in a position of authority or favor. It conveys a sense of desperation, humility, and earnest supplication.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cô ấy van vỉ mẹ cho phép đi chơi. (She entreated her mother to let her go out.)
- Người tù van vỉ quan tòa tha mạng. (The prisoner begged the judge to spare his life.)
- Đứa trẻ van vỉ xin một món đồ chơi. (The child pleaded earnestly for a toy.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in contexts involving a significant power imbalance, where the speaker is in a much weaker position and is appealing for mercy, permission, or help. It implies a series of pleas, not just a single request.
Variants and Related Words
- Van xin (v): to beg, to implore. This is a more common and general synonym.
- Anh ta ngồi van xin trên vỉa hè. (He sat begging on the sidewalk.)
Synonyms
- To beseech: To ask urgently and fervently.
- To implore: To beg desperately.
- To entreat: To ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something.
- To supplicate: To make a humble, earnest plea.
Related Idioms
- Van lạy: To beg while bowing or prostrating, indicating an even deeper level of humility and desperation.
- Nó van lạy chủ nợ cho thêm thời gian. (He bowed and begged the creditor for more time.)