chữ chi

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The Vietnamese phrase "chữ chi" can be translated to "zigzag" in English. It describes a pattern or shape that moves back and forth in sharp angles, like the way a path or line might twist and turn.

Usage Instructions:

• "Chữ chi" is often used to describe physical shapes, paths, or designs that do not follow a straight line but instead have sharp turns.
• You can use "chữ chi" to describe roads, designs, or even movements.

Example:

• In a sentence: "Con đường này có hình chữ chi." (This road has a zigzag shape.)
• In context: If you are describing a trail in the mountains that goes up and down with sharp turns, you might say, "Đường mòn này đi lên núi rất chữ chi." (This trail to the mountain is very zigzag.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Chữ chi" can also be used metaphorically to describe situations or processes that are complicated or not straightforward. For example, you might say, "Kế hoạch làm việc của chúng ta hơi chữ chi." (Our work plan is a bit zigzagged, meaning it is complicated or has many twists and turns.)

Word Variants:

• "Chữ" means "letter" or "character," and "chi" can refer to a branch or a part. However, in this context, they come together to form the term for zigzag.
• There are no direct variants of "chữ chi," but you might find related phrases like "đường chữ chi" (zigzag road).

Different Meanings:

• While "chữ chi" primarily means zigzag, it can also imply a sense of complexity or non-linearity in different contexts, which might not be related to physical shapes.

Synonyms:

• In Vietnamese, you might use "xoắn" (twisted) or "khúc khuỷu" (curvy) to describe similar ideas, but "chữ chi" specifically emphasizes the sharp angles of the zigzag pattern.

Academic

1. Zigzag
   • hầm chữ chi
     a zigzag-shaped trench