vấn
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Definition
Verb:
- To wind, to wrap, to coil: The primary meaning of "vấn" is to wrap or coil something, typically a long, flexible object like cloth, hair, or thread, around itself or another object.
- To roll: Specifically used for the action of rolling something, such as tobacco into a cigarette.
Verb (less common):
- To question, to interrogate: A formal or literary usage meaning to ask questions, often in a deep or introspective manner.
Usage Examples
Verb (to wind/wrap):
- Cô ấy vấn tóc lên thành một búi. (She wound her hair up into a bun.)
- Ông ấy vấn một điếu thuốc lá. (He rolled a cigarette.)
- Người ta thường vấn khăn trên đầu. (People often wrap a scarf around their head.)
Verb (to question):
- Anh ấy tự vấn lương tâm về hành động của mình. (He questioned his conscience about his actions.)
Advanced Usage
- "tự vấn": to introspect, to examine one's own conscience.
- Mỗi tối, ông ấy thường tự vấn về những việc đã làm trong ngày. (Every evening, he often introspects about the things he did during the day.)
Variants and Related Words
Vấn vương (v): to linger, to be attached to (often used for feelings or thoughts).
- Cô ấy vẫn còn vấn vương kỷ niệm cũ. (She still lingers on old memories.)
Vấn đề (n): issue, problem, matter. (Note: This is a distinct, very common compound noun).
- Chúng ta cần giải quyết vấn đề này. (We need to solve this problem.)
Synonyms
- To wind, to coil, to wrap: for the primary meaning.
- To roll: for making cigarettes.
- To question, to interrogate: for the formal meaning.
Related Idioms
Vấn khăn: to wrap a turban/scarf. This can be used literally or to evoke traditional imagery.
- Trong lễ cưới, chú rể vấn khăn. (In the wedding, the groom wears a wrapped turban.)
Tự vấn lương tâm: to examine one's conscience.
- Hành động đó khiến tôi phải tự vấn lương tâm. (That action made me examine my conscience.)