vờ

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The Vietnamese word "vờ" is a verb that means "to pretend" or "to sham." It is used when someone is acting in a way that is not genuine, often to deceive others or to create a false impression.

Usage Instructions:

• "Vờ" is commonly used in everyday conversation when talking about someone pretending to be something they are not or acting in a way that is not sincere.
• You can use "vờ" with different subjects to indicate who is pretending.

Example:

• Câu đơn giản (Simple sentence): "Anh ấy vờ như không biết gì cả." (He pretends as if he knows nothing at all.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Vờ" can be used in various contexts, including emotions, actions, or situations. It can also be combined with other words to create phrases that describe pretending in specific ways.
• Example: "Vờ vịt" means to pretend to be harmless or innocent, often used in a context where someone is hiding their true intentions.

Word Variants:

• Vờ vịt: To pretend to be innocent.
• Vờ như: To pretend like.
• Vờ vĩnh: To fake or to sham in a more playful or light-hearted manner.

Different Meanings:

While "vờ" primarily means "to pretend," it can also imply acting or imitating in certain contexts. In a more playful sense, it may refer to joking or fooling around.

Synonyms:

• Giả bộ: This also means to pretend or to act like something is true when it is not.
• Làm ra vẻ: This phrase means to show off or to pretend in a way that is noticeable to others.

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verb

1. pretend, to sham