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  4. không thử

không thử

/kəwŋ tʰɨ̂/
to not try

Anh không thử làm bài tập này.

He didn't try to do this exercise.


informal

To refrain from attempting something, often due to fear, doubt, or lack of confidence.

Tôi không thử nói chuyện với cô ấy vì sợ bị từ chối.

I didn't try to talk to her because I was afraid of being rejected.

Hãy không thử bỏ cuộc khi gặp khó khăn.

Don't give up when you encounter difficulties.

This phrase is commonly used to express hesitation or avoidance of action.

Collocations

không thử làm gìto not try to do anythingkhông thử nóito not try to speak

Synonyms

không cố gắngtránh thử

Antonyms

thửcố gắng

Related Phrases

không dám thửphrase
to not dare to try

Pro Tip

Usage in Context

This phrase is often used in informal conversations to express hesitation or avoidance of action.

Word Origin

Combination of 'không' (not) and 'thử' (to try).

Usage Notes

Often used to express reluctance or avoidance of action due to fear or uncertainty.

Word Breakdown

không
not
root
+
thử
to try
root
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