Essential Vocabulary for Visual Description

A comprehensive list of common English verbs and phrases used to describe actions and settings, primarily for visual identification tasks, with Vietnamese contextual meanings.

adjust

To change or alter something slightly (điều chỉnh).

admire

To look at something with pleasure or respect (chiêm ngưỡng).

browse

To look around or look through things in a shop or area (đi xung quanh để xem).

bend over

To lean forward and downwards (cúi xuống).

button

To fasten clothing using buttons (cài cúc áo).

exchange

To give something and receive something else in return (trao đổi).

file

To store or organize papers and documents (cất giữ lưu trữ giấy tờ).

fill

To make something full or to pour a substance into a container (làm đầy, đổ đầy).

get on / get off

To enter or leave a vehicle such as a bus or train (lên xe / xuống xe).

hand

To give or pass something to someone (đưa cho).

hold

To carry or support something with the hands (cầm nắm).

hang

To attach something at the top so it is supported from above (treo).

lean against / prop against

To rest against something for support (dựa vào, tựa vào).

load / unload

To put goods onto or take goods off a vehicle (chất hàng / bốc dỡ hàng).

look at

To direct one's eyes towards something (nhìn vào).

photography

The act or process of taking pictures (chụp ảnh).

be engaged in

To be involved or participating in an activity (tham gia vào).

be gathered

To be collected or come together in a group (tụ tập, tụ họp).

be seated

To be in a sitting position (ngồi).

arrange

To put things in a specific order or position (sắp xếp).

be covered with

To have something spread over a surface (được bao phủ).

decorate

To make something look more attractive by adding items to it (trang trí).

display / exhibit

To show something in a public place for people to see (trưng bày, triển lãm).

be filled with

To be completely full of a particular substance or items (chứa đầy).

lay out

To arrange or spread something out on a surface (sắp xếp, bố trí).

line up

To form or stand in a row/queue (xếp thành hàng).

be loaded with

To be carrying a heavy load or filled with items (được chất đầy).

occupy

To fill or use a space; for a person to be using a seat (chiếm cứ, có người dùng).

park

To move a vehicle into a place and leave it there (đậu đỗ).

pile / stack

To put objects one on top of another in a heap (chất đống).

reflect

To throw back light, heat, or an image from a surface (phản chiếu).

stock

To keep a supply of goods for sale (có hàng hóa).

tie

To fasten or bind something with string or rope (buộc vào).

construct

To build or create something substantial like a building (xây dựng).

install

To set up or place equipment in position for use (cài đặt, lắp đặt).

lower

To move something to a lower level or position (hạ thấp).

offer

To present something for someone to accept or reject (đưa ra, mời).

plow

To turn over soil in preparation for planting (cày).

push

To use force to move something away (đẩy).

raise

To lift or move something to a higher position (nâng lên, nhấc lên).

remove

To take something away or douse something (dỡ bỏ).

renovate

To repair and improve a building so that it is in good condition (cải tạo, trùng tu).

repaint

To apply a new coat of paint to something (sơn lại).

repair

To fix something that is damaged or broken (sửa chữa).

sweep

To clean a floor or surface using a broom (quét dọn).

tow

To pull a vehicle or boat along behind another (kéo đi).

position / place

To put something in a particular spot or location (đặt, để).

turn off

To stop the operation or flow of something (tắt đi).

overlook

To have a view of something from above (nhìn ra, trông ra).

pass

To move past or go across something (đi qua, băng qua).

float

To stay on the surface of a liquid without sinking (nổi lên).

stroll

To walk in a leisurely or relaxed way (đi dạo).

applaud

To show approval or praise by clapping the hands (vỗ tay).

assemble

To fit together the separate parts of something (lắp ráp).