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dọi

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The Vietnamese word "dọi" has a few meanings and usages, so let's break it down in a way that's easy to understand.

Basic Meaning:
  1. Plumb (Noun): In construction or carpentry, a "dọi" refers to a "plumb-line," which is a tool used to determine what is vertically straight. It's often a string with a weight at the end, helping builders ensure that walls and structures are level.
Usage Instructions:
  • Use "dọi" when talking about construction, carpentry, or activities where you need to check vertical alignment.
Example:
  • "Người thợ xây sử dụng dây dọi để đảm bảo tường thẳng đứng." ("The builder uses a plumb-line to ensure the wall is vertical.")
Advanced Usage:
  1. Hurl Violently (Verb): In a more colloquial or regional sense, "dọi" can mean to hurl something violently. This usage is often employed in informal contexts.
Example:
  • " ấy dọi đồng xu xuống sàn gạch." ("She hurled the coin onto the brick floor.")
Word Variants:
  • Dây dọi: This means "plumb-line," where "dây" means "string."
  • Dọi thêm: This can imply adding more force or intensity to an action.
Different Meanings:
  • The primary meanings of "dọi" are related to construction (plumb-line) and actions (to hurl violently).
Synonyms:
  • For the meaning of "plumb," you can use "dây chỉ" (which also implies a string used for alignment).
  • For the action of hurling, words like "ném" (to throw) or "quăng" (to toss) may also be used, depending on the context.
Summary:

The word "dọi" can be used in both technical and casual contexts. When discussing construction, it refers to a tool for ensuring vertical alignment, while in everyday language, it can describe the act of throwing something with force.

  1. Plumb
    • Dây dọi
      A plumb-line.
  2. (địa phương) Hurl violenty (a hard thing again anothe)
    • Dọi đồng xu xuống sàn gạch
      Tu hurl violently a coin on the brick floor

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