bày

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The Vietnamese word "bày" is a versatile verb that encompasses several meanings, primarily related to the ideas of displaying, showing, revealing, and devising.

Basic Meanings and Usage Instructions:

1. To Display / To Show:

   • Usage: This meaning is often used when referring to arranging items for people to see or buy.
   • Examples:

2. To Reveal / To Confide:

   • Usage: This meaning involves sharing feelings or thoughts with someone.
   • Examples:

3. To Devising / To Contrive:

   • Usage: This meaning is used when talking about creating plans or tricks.
   • Examples:

Advanced Usage:

• "gầy bày cả xương sườn ra": This phrase means someone is so thin that their ribs are visible. Here, "bày" indicates the exposure or showing of something, in this case, the ribs.

• "cảnh tượng một xã hội tốt đẹp đang bày ra trước mắt": This expresses the idea of a beautiful social order being displayed before our eyes, where "bày" signifies revealing or showing a broader concept.

Word Variants and Related Terms:

• Bày biện: To arrange or organize items aesthetically, often used in contexts such as decorating or setting up an event.
• Bày tỏ: To express or convey thoughts and feelings.

Different Meanings:

• Depending on the context, "bày" can carry slightly different nuances:
  • In a commercial context, it emphasizes the act of showcasing products.
  • In a personal context, it emphasizes sharing or revealing emotions or thoughts.
  • In strategic contexts, it involves planning and scheming.

Synonyms:

• For "to display":

  • Trưng bày: to exhibit or showcase.
  • Hiển thị: to show or present.

• For "to reveal":

  • Bộc lộ: to expose or disclose.
  • Tiết lộ: to reveal or inform.

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verb

1. To display, to show
   • bày hàng hóa để bán
     To display goods for sale
   • bày tranh triển lãm
     to display pictures, to exhibit pictures
   • gầy bày cả xương sườn ra
     to be so thin that even one's ribs show
   • cảnh tượng một xã hội tốt đẹp đang bày ra trước mắt
     the sight of a fine social order is being displayed before our eyes
2. To reveal, to confide
   • chút niềm tâm sự dám bày cùng ai!
     to whom I can confide this innermost feeling of mine!
3. To contrive, to devise
   • bày mưu tính kế
     to devise stratagems and contrive tricks
   • "chưa xong cuộc rượu, lại bày trò chơi "