cau mày

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The Vietnamese word "cau mày" is a verb that means "to frown" or "to gather one's eyebrows." It describes the action of bringing your eyebrows together, usually to show that you are unhappy, confused, or concentrating.

Usage Instructions:

• Context: You often use "cau mày" to describe someone’s facial expression when they are displeased or are thinking hard about something.
• Formality: This expression is generally informal and can be used in everyday conversations.

Example:

• Sentence: "Khi nghe tin xấu, cô ấy đã cau mày." (Translation: "When she heard the bad news, she frowned.")

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "cau mày" in more complex sentences to express feelings or situations. For example:
  • "Tôi không thể không cau mày khi thấy điều đó." (Translation: "I couldn't help but frown when I saw that.")

Word Variants:

• "Mày" refers specifically to "eyebrows," while "cau" is the action of gathering or bending.
• There's no direct variant of "cau mày," but you might see it used with other actions or emotions, such as "cau mày và lắc đầu" (frown and shake your head).

Different Meanings:

• While "cau mày" primarily describes a facial expression, it can also metaphorically describe a situation that causes worry or concern, leading to a frowning expression.

Synonyms:

• Nhíu mày: This is another way to say "to frown" or "to furrow one's brows." It can imply a similar expression of confusion or deep thought.
• Cáu kỉnh: While this means "to be irritable," it can sometimes relate to the expression of frowning due to annoyance.

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verb

1. to frown; to gather one's eyebrows