từ bỏ

/tɨ̂ bɔ̂/
verb phraseIntermediate
general

To stop doing something or pursuing a goal, often due to difficulty or lack of success.

Bà đã từ bỏ việc hút thuốc sau 30 năm.

She quit smoking after 30 years.

Chúng tôi buộc phải từ bỏ dự án vì thiếu kinh phí.

We had to abandon the project due to lack of funding.

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This phrase is commonly used to express relinquishing something, whether it's a habit, a job, or a project.

Collocations

từ bỏ việcto quit a jobtừ bỏ dự ánto abandon a projecttừ bỏ thói quento give up a habit

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

bỏ cuộcphrase
to give up
chấm dứtphrase
to end

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Từ bỏ' is often used with specific nouns or verbs to clarify what is being given up, such as 'từ bỏ việc' (quit a job) or 'từ bỏ thói quen' (give up a habit).

Gold Rule

Context Matters

While 'từ bỏ' generally means 'to give up,' the specific context (e.g., job, habit, project) can slightly alter its nuance.

📖Word Origin

The phrase 'từ bỏ' is composed of 'từ' (to leave) and 'bỏ' (to abandon), reflecting the action of giving up or relinquishing something.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often followed by a noun or verb phrase indicating what is being given up.

Word Breakdown

từ
to leave
root
+
bỏ
to abandon
root
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