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cuốn
/kuən/
to roll up
Anh cuốn giấy thành ống.
He rolls the paper into a tube.
general
To roll something into a cylindrical shape, typically paper or fabric.
Cô ấy cuốn thảm lại để dọn dẹp.
She rolls up the carpet to clean.
Cuốn cuốn sách này để dễ dàng mang theo.
Roll up this book to carry it easily.
Commonly used for rolling paper, fabric, or flexible materials.
general
To wrap something tightly, often for protection or storage.
Cuốn gói quà bằng giấy màu.
Wrap the gift with colored paper.
Often used interchangeably with 'bọc' but implies a tighter, more secure wrapping.
formal
To publish a book or document.
Nhà xuất bản đã cuốn sách mới vào tháng này.
The publisher released the new book this month.
In this context, 'cuốn' refers to the act of publishing a book, often used in formal or literary contexts.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Rolling vs. Wrapping
Remember that 'cuốn' can mean both 'to roll' and 'to wrap tightly,' depending on the context. For example, 'cuốn giấy' means 'rolled paper,' while 'cuốn gói quà' means 'wrapped gift.'
Gold Rule
Publishing Context
In formal or literary contexts, 'cuốn' can mean 'to publish a book.' For example, 'Nhà xuất bản đã cuốn sách mới' means 'The publisher released the new book.'
Word Origin
Derived from the Vietnamese root 'cuốn,' meaning to roll or wrap tightly, likely from the Proto-Mon-Khmer language family.
Usage Notes
While 'cuốn' and 'bọc' are often used interchangeably, 'cuốn' implies a tighter, more secure wrapping or rolling. In publishing, 'cuốn' specifically refers to the act of publishing a book.
Word Breakdown
cuốn
to roll or wrap tightly
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