chắt chiu
Pronunciation
Northern
/ʨat˧˥ ʨiw˧˧/
Central
/ʨa̰k˩˧ ʨiw˧˥/
Southern
/ʨak˧˥ ʨiw˧˧/
nurse
3 senses
1 Components
Verb
nurse
Details
3 senses
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Details
3 senses
Sense 1
Verb
to nurse
Core Actions
To care for someone with great devotion and attention, especially during a time of illness.
vi Bà luôn chắt chiu chăm sóc đứa cháu nhỏ bị ốm.
en She always nurses her sick young grandchild with devotion.
Sense 2
Verb
to economize
To save every small amount of money or resources and use them very carefully and sparingly.
vi Họ đã chắt chiu từng đồng để mua được ngôi nhà này.
en They saved every small amount of money to buy this house.
Sense 3
Verb
to pamper
To treat someone with great kindness and give them a lot of attention or luxury.
vi Cha mẹ luôn chắt chiu và dành mọi điều tốt đẹp cho con cái.
en Parents always pamper and give all the best things to their children.