xếp
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
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.
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.)