đưa võng
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To swing in a hammock: The primary meaning of "đưa võng" is the act of gently rocking or swinging oneself while lying or sitting in a hammock.
- To rock a hammock: It can also refer to the action of pushing or rocking a hammock to help another person, often a child, swing gently.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Ông nội thích đưa võng đọc sách vào buổi chiều. (Grandfather likes to swing in a hammock and read books in the afternoon.)
- Mẹ đang đưa võng cho em bé ngủ. (Mother is rocking the hammock for the baby to sleep.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase evokes strong cultural and emotional connotations of relaxation, rural life, childhood, and caregiving in Vietnamese contexts.
- It is often associated with nostalgia, siestas, and the simple pleasures of life.
Variants and Related Words
- Võng (n): hammock.
- Chiếc võng này rất chắc chắn. (This hammock is very sturdy.)
- Nằm võng (v): to lie in a hammock.
- Anh ấy nằm võng nghe nhạc. (He lies in a hammock listening to music.)
Synonyms
- To sway in a hammock
- To rock in a hammock
Related Idioms and Expressions
- Đưa võng ru con: to rock the hammock to lull a child to sleep. This emphasizes the caregiving aspect.
- Câu hát ru và tiếng đưa võng đã đưa con vào giấc ngủ. (The lullaby and the sound of the rocking hammock put the child to sleep.)