ghé tai

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The Vietnamese phrase "ghé tai" means to lean in close to someone’s ear and whisper something to them. It’s often used when you want to share a secret or something private that you don’t want others to hear.

Usage Instructions:

• Context: You would use "ghé tai" when you want to communicate something confidential or intimate.
• Tone: The action usually implies a sense of trust or secrecy, so it’s often done in a quiet, conspiratorial tone.

Example:

1. Basic Example:
   • "Cô ấy ghé tai tôi và nói rằng cô ấy sẽ đi du lịch."
   • (She leaned in and whispered to me that she will go traveling.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Ghé tai" can also imply sharing gossip or important information. It can create a sense of urgency or excitement.
• In storytelling or conversation, using "ghé tai" adds a dramatic effect, making the listener feel included in a secret.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "ghé tai," but you can modify it with different verbs or nouns based on the context. For example:
  • "Ghé tai vào" (lean in to) – indicating the direction of the action.
  • "Ghé tai cho" (whisper to) – indicating whom you are whispering to.

Different Meanings:

• "Ghé" by itself can mean to visit or drop by, while "tai" refers to the ear. Together, they specifically mean whispering in someone’s ear.
• In different contexts, "ghé" can also imply a casual visit without the whispering aspect.

Synonyms:

• "Thì thầm" (to murmur or whisper) can be used in similar contexts but does not necessarily emphasize the act of leaning close to the ear.

Academic

1. Put one's mouth close to someone's ears and whisper something