chìa

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The Vietnamese word "chìa" has several meanings and uses. Here’s a simple explanation:

Meaning:

1. Noun: "Chìa" often refers to a key or something that resembles a key. For example, a physical key used to unlock a door.
2. Verb: "Chìa" can mean to stretch out, extend, show, or produce.

Usage:

• As a noun, you might use "chìa" when talking about unlocking something:

  • Example: "Tôi cần chìa để mở cửa." (I need a key to open the door.)

• As a verb, "chìa" can be used in different contexts:

  • Example (to extend): "Chìa tay ra đón ai." (Extend your hand to greet someone.)
  • Example (to show): "Chìa cho xem tấm thẻ." (Show your card.)
  • Example (to protrude): "Ban công chìa ra ngoài đường." (The balcony juts out over the road.)

Advanced Usage:

• In more complex sentences, "chìa" can be used to describe actions or objects that extend beyond typical limits or situations. For instance, when talking about architecture:
  • "Ngôi nhà có ban công chìa ra ngoài đường, tạo cảm giác thoáng đãng." (The house has a balcony that juts out, creating a spacious feeling.)

Word Variants:

• The word "chìa" can be part of phrases or compounds:
  • Chìa khóa: This means "key" specifically in the context of a lock.
  • Chìa tay: This phrase means "to extend one’s hand."

Different Meanings:

• While the primary meanings revolve around keys and the action of extending, "chìa" can also be used metaphorically to suggest revealing or presenting information.

Synonyms:

• For the noun "key," you can use "chìa khóa."
• For the verb meanings, you might consider synonyms like "duỗi" (to stretch) or "trình bày" (to present/show).

Academic

noun

1. Key, key-like thing
   • tra chìa vào khoá
     to insert a key in a lock

verb

1. To stretch out, to extend, to show, to produce
   • chìa tay ra đón ai
     to extend one's hand to greet someone
   • chìa cho xem tấm thẻ
     to show one's card
2. To jut out, to protrude
   • ban công chìa ra ngoài đường
     the balcony juts out over the road