để ý

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Một học sinh để ý đến con bướm đang đậu trên bông hoa.

Definition

Verb:
- To pay attention; to regard; to take notice of: "để ý" means to direct one's mind or focus toward something or someone, often with the intention of observing, understanding, or remembering. It implies a deliberate act of noticing.

Usage

General Use: Used to indicate that someone is consciously observing or being mindful of a detail, person, or situation.
Grammar: Often followed by the preposition "đến" (to) when specifying the object of attention, but can also be used without it.
Nuance: The level of attention in "để ý" can range from casual noticing to careful observation. It is generally less intense or formal than "chú ý" (to pay close attention).

Examples

Verb:
- Bạn nên để ý đến lời thầy giảng. (You should pay attention to the teacher's lecture.)
- Cô ấy để ý thấy chiếc lá đổi màu. (She noticed the leaf changing color.)
- Đừng để ý đến những lời bình phẩm vô căn cứ. (Don't pay heed to baseless comments.)

Advanced Usage

"Để ý tới": A variant with "tới", synonymous with "để ý đến".
- Anh ấy luôn để ý tới từng chi tiết nhỏ trong công việc. (He always pays attention to every small detail in his work.)
Used in Imperative or Advisory Sentences: Commonly used to give advice or warnings.
- Để ý! Có một bậc thang đấy. (Watch out! There's a step there.)

Variants and Related Words

Chú ý (verb): To pay close attention; to concentrate on. This implies a stronger, more focused degree of attention than "để ý".
Lưu ý (verb): To note; to take note of; to point out for special attention. Often used in formal or instructional contexts.
Quan tâm (verb): To care about; to be concerned with. This involves emotional investment, not just observation.
Để tâm (verb): To mind; to bother about. Similar to "để ý" but can imply a more sustained or thoughtful consideration.

Synonyms

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

Để ý đến / tới: To pay attention to (someone/something).
- Bố mẹ cần để ý đến cảm xúc của con cái. (Parents need to pay attention to their children's emotions.)

Related Idioms

Để bụng: To take something to heart; to bear a grudge (literally: to put in the stomach). This is different from "để ý" as it implies holding onto negative feelings.
- Anh ấy là người không để bụng chuyện nhỏ. (He is a person who doesn't take small matters to heart.)
Không để ý: To not pay attention; to overlook.
- Tôi xin lỗi, tôi đã không để ý thấy bạn. (I'm sorry, I didn't notice you.)

Một học sinh để ý đến con bướm đang đậu trên bông hoa.

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