Definition

1. Verb:

   • To arrange or put in order: To place items into a specific position or sequence according to a system or plan.
   • To fold: To bend something, such as paper or fabric, over upon itself.
   • To set aside or postpone: To temporarily stop dealing with a task or issue, leaving it for later.
   • To classify or rank: To assign someone or something to a particular category, grade, or position based on evaluation.

2. Noun (colloquial):

   • Boss: A slang term for a superior or manager at work.

Usage Examples

• Verb:

  • Tôi cần xếp sách lên giá. (I need to arrange the books on the shelf.)
  • Cô ấy biết cách xếp quần áo gọn gàng. (She knows how to fold clothes neatly.)
  • Chúng ta nên xếp cuộc họp này lại đến tuần sau. (We should postpone this meeting until next week.)
  • Học sinh được xếp vào lớp theo trình độ. (Students are classified into classes based on their level.)

• Noun:

  • Xếp của tôi rất hài lòng với kết quả. (My boss is very satisfied with the result.)

Advanced Usage

• "xếp hàng": to line up or queue.

  • Mọi người phải xếp hàng để mua vé. (People have to line up to buy tickets.)

• "xếp loại": to grade or classify.

  • Sản phẩm này được xếp loại A. (This product is graded A.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sắp xếp (v): to organize, to arrange. A near-synonym often used for more formal organization.

  • Cô ấy giỏi sắp xếp công việc. (She is good at organizing work.)

• Xếp đặt (v): to arrange, to set up (often for events or situations).

  • Mọi thứ đã được xếp đặt chu đáo. (Everything has been arranged thoroughly.)

Synonyms

• Arrange: to put things in a neat or required order.
• Fold: to bend something so one part lies on another.
• Postpone: to delay an event or action.
• Classify: to assign to a category.
• Boss (for noun usage): supervisor, chief.

Related Idioms

• Xếp bằng lòng: To be satisfied or pleased (often used when a superior is content).

  • Làm cho xếp bằng lòng không dễ. (It's not easy to make the boss pleased.)

• Xếp lại trong lòng: To bury or suppress one's feelings.

  • Anh ấy đành xếp lại mọi chuyện trong lòng. (He had to bury everything in his heart.)

verb

1. arrange, pile, fold