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  4. bỏ học

bỏ học

/bo̰ ho̰k/
to drop out of school

Anh đã bỏ học để tìm việc làm.

He dropped out of school to find a job.


informal

To quit or stop attending school or education, often before completing a degree or program.

Cô ấy bỏ học vì không thể trả học phí.

She dropped out of school because she couldn't afford tuition.

Thống kê cho thấy nhiều học sinh bỏ học vì lý do gia đình.

Statistics show that many students drop out of school due to family reasons.

This phrase is commonly used to describe students who leave school early, often due to financial, personal, or academic difficulties.

Collocations

bỏ học sớmto drop out earlybỏ học vì lý do gia đìnhto drop out due to family reasons

Synonyms

ngừng họcthôi họcrời trường

Antonyms

tiếp tục họchọc tiếphoàn thành học vấn

Related Phrases

bỏ học vì nghèophrase
to drop out of school due to poverty
bỏ học vì học lực yếuphrase
to drop out of school due to poor academic performance

Pro Tip

Common Reasons for Dropping Out

In Vietnamese culture, students may drop out of school due to financial difficulties, family responsibilities, or academic struggles.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal Usage

While 'bỏ học' is commonly used in informal contexts, in formal settings, phrases like 'ngừng học' or 'rời trường' may be more appropriate.

Word Origin

The phrase is composed of 'bỏ' (to quit/leave) and 'học' (to study/education). It reflects the action of discontinuing formal education.

Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in informal contexts to describe students who leave school before graduation. It can carry negative connotations in some contexts, as it may imply failure or lack of perseverance.

Word Breakdown

bỏ
to quit/leave
root
+
học
to study/education
root
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