bẫy

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The Vietnamese word "bẫy" is a noun and verb that means "trap," "snare," or "pitfall." It is used to describe something that is designed to catch or ensnare someone or something, often in a deceptive or unexpected way.

Usage Instructions:

• As a noun: You can use "bẫy" to refer to the physical object that traps animals or people.
• As a verb: You can use "bẫy" to describe the action of trapping or ensnaring someone or something.

Examples:

1. Noun Usage:

   • "chim sa vào bẫy" - This means "the bird was caught in a snare." Here, "bẫy" refers to the device that caught the bird.
   • "du kích gài bẫy khắp rừng" - This means "the guerillas set traps everywhere in the woods." In this context, "bẫy" refers to the traps used by guerillas.

2. Verb Usage:

   • "đốt đèn để bẫy bướm" - This translates to "to light lamps and snare butterflies." Here, "bẫy" describes the action of catching butterflies with light.
   • "bẫy người vào tròng" - This means "to ensnare somebody." In this case, "bẫy" refers to the act of deceiving someone into a trap.

Advanced Usage:

In a more figurative sense, "bẫy" can also refer to situations where someone might be led into a trap or a difficult situation, such as in social interactions or negotiations.

Word Variants:

• Bẫy chông: This refers specifically to a "spike-trap," a type of trap that uses sharp spikes to catch prey.
• Bẫy mạng: This means "web trap," often used to describe traps that are more complex or deceptive.

Different Meanings:

While "bẫy" primarily relates to trapping, it can also imply being caught in a tricky situation or a deceitful scenario in a metaphorical sense.

Synonyms:

• Cạm bẫy: Another term for "trap" or "snare," often used in a similar context.
• Bẫy rập: This means "trap" as well, but can imply something more elaborate or sophisticated.

Academic

noun

1. Trap, snare, pitfall
   • chim sa vào bẫy
     the bird was caught in a snare
   • du kích gài bẫy khắp rừng
     the guerillas set traps everywhere in the woods
   • bẫy chông
     a spike-trap
   • bị sa bẫy cảnh sát
     to fall into a police trap

verb

1. To trap, to snare, to ensnare, to entrap
   • đốt đèn để bẫy bướm
     to light lamps and snare butterflies
   • bẫy người vào tròng
     to ensnare somebody