No. 645 in Vietnamese
vươn
"Vươn" means "to stretch," "to rise," or "to reach out."
In a sentence
Cây dừa vươn cao trên bầu trời xanh.
The coconut tree rises high into the blue sky.
In this sentence, 'vươn' is used to describe the action of the coconut tree extending or reaching upward into the sky. It indicates growth or the act of stretching upwards.
Anh ấy luôn cố gắng vươn lên trong công việc.
He always strives to rise in his work.
Here, 'vươn' conveys the effort to advance, improve, or elevate in the context of one's career or personal development.
Con chim vươn cánh bay xa khỏi tổ.
The bird spreads its wings and flies far from the nest.
In this situation, 'vươn' refers to the bird stretching its wings out before taking flight, emphasizing the physical extension or spreading action.
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