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việc

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The Vietnamese word "việc" is a noun that has several meanings and uses in different contexts. Here’s an easy-to-understand explanation for new learners:

Basic Meaning:
  1. Work or Job: "Việc" often refers to tasks or responsibilities that someone has to do, such as work or jobs.

    • Example: "Tôi nhiều việc phải làm hôm nay." (I have a lot of work to do today.)
  2. Affair or Matter: It can also mean an event, incident, or matter that is being discussed or dealt with.

    • Example: "Đây việc quan trọng." (This is an important matter.)
Usage Instructions:
  • "Việc" is commonly used in everyday conversation when talking about jobs, tasks, or matters at hand.
  • It can be used in various contexts to refer to both professional and personal responsibilities.
Advanced Usage:
  • In more complex sentences, "việc" can be paired with verbs to specify the type of work or action being discussed.
    • Example: "Chúng ta cần giải quyết việc này ngay." (We need to resolve this matter right away.)
Word Variants:
  • Việc làm: This phrase specifically refers to a job or employment.

    • Example: "Tôi đang tìm việc làm." (I am looking for a job.)
  • Việc vặt: This means small tasks or chores.

    • Example: "Tôi phải làm một số việc vặt." (I have to do some small chores.)
Different Meanings:
  • "Việc" can also imply an occurrence or incident in certain contexts.
    • Example: " việc xảy ra tối qua không?" (Did anything happen last night?)
Synonyms:
  • Công việc: This is a more formal term that also means work or job.
  • Nhiệm vụ: This means a task or mission, often used in a more formal or official context.
noun
  1. business, affair job, work incident, occurence matter

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