bóp còi

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The Vietnamese word "bóp còi" is a verb that means "to hoot" or "to sound." It is commonly used in the context of vehicles, especially when referring to the action of pressing the horn to make a loud noise.

Usage Instructions:

• Basic Usage: You can use "bóp còi" when talking about cars or other vehicles that use a horn. It is typically used when you want to signal something, warn another driver, or simply get someone’s attention.
• Example Sentence: "Khi thấy xe ô tô phía trước dừng lại, tôi phải bóp còi để cảnh báo họ." (When I saw the car in front of me stop, I had to honk the horn to warn them.)

Advanced Usage:

• In more advanced contexts, "bóp còi" can also be used metaphorically to describe making a loud noise to attract attention in other situations, not just in vehicles. For instance, it can describe someone making a loud announcement or drawing attention to themselves in a crowded place.

Word Variants:

• "Còi" is the noun form that means "horn," and it can be used in other contexts like "còi báo động" (alarm horn).
• "Bóp" means "to squeeze" or "to press," which is also used in other phrases, such as "bóp tay" (to squeeze the hand).

Different Meanings:

• Aside from vehicular contexts, "bóp còi" can be used informally to describe any loud sound made to get attention, such as during a sports game when fans cheer loudly.

Synonyms:

• Other phrases you might use that have similar meanings include "kêu còi" (to sound the horn) or "hú còi" (to honk).

Academic

verb

1. To hoot; to sound