ưa
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Definition
- Verb:
- To be fond of, to like: "Ưa" expresses a feeling of fondness, preference, or enjoyment towards someone or something. It indicates a positive inclination.
- To thrive in, to be suited to: "Ưa" describes a natural compatibility or suitability, often used for plants, animals, or things that do well under specific conditions.
Usage Examples
- Verb (to like):
- Tôi rất ưa nhạc cổ điển. (I am very fond of classical music.)
- Cô ấy không ưa người nói dối. (She does not like people who lie.)
- Verb (to be suited to):
- Loài hoa này ưa bóng râm. (This type of flower thrives in the shade.)
- Giống lúa này ưa khí hậu nóng ẩm. (This rice variety is suited to hot and humid climates.)
Advanced Usage
- "Ưa nhìn": pleasant to look at, good-looking.
- Căn nhà mới xây trông rất ưa nhìn. (The newly built house looks very pleasant.)
- "Ưa dùng": to be fond of using, to prefer to use (often for products).
- Sản phẩm này được nhiều người ưa dùng. (This product is preferred by many people.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ưa thích (verb): to like, to be fond of (a stronger, more formal synonym).
- Anh ấy ưa thích những cuốn sách về lịch sử. (He likes books about history.)
- Ưa chuộng (verb): to favor, to prefer (often for trends, styles, or popular items).
- Phong cách này đang được giới trẻ ưa chuộng. (This style is currently favored by young people.)
Synonyms
- Thích (verb): to like (more common and general).
- Yêu thích (verb): to love, to be very fond of (stronger emotion).
- Hợp (verb/adjective): to be compatible with, to suit (for conditions).
Related Idioms
- "Không ưa thì dưa có giòi": Literally "If you don't like it, even the melon has maggots." It means when you dislike someone/something, you will find fault with them/it no matter what. Similar to "Give a dog a bad name and hang him."
- Anh ta cứ chê bai mọi thứ, đúng là không ưa thì dưa có giòi. (He criticizes everything; it's a case of finding fault where none exists.)