giao bóng

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The Vietnamese word "giao bóng" refers to the action of serving the ball in sports, particularly in games like volleyball, tennis, and table tennis. In English, it is similar to the term "serve."

Usage Instructions:

• "Giao bóng" is used when you are talking about the act of initiating a play by hitting the ball to start a point in a game.
• It is important in sports as it can set the tone for the rally or game that follows.

Example:

• "Khi tôi giao bóng, tôi cố gắng để làm khó đối thủ." (When I serve, I try to make it difficult for my opponent.)

Advanced Usage:

• In a more competitive context, you might use "giao bóng" to discuss strategies or techniques for serving effectively, such as "giao bóng mạnh" (a strong serve) or "giao bóng xoáy" (a spin serve).

Word Variants:

• "Giao" means "to deliver" or "to give," while "bóng" means "ball" or "shadow," so together they literally mean "to deliver the ball."
• You might encounter related phrases such as "kỹ thuật giao bóng" (serving technique) or "giao bóng thuận tay" (forehand serve).

Different Meanings:

• While "giao bóng" primarily refers to serving in sports, in a broader sense, "giao" can also mean "to transfer" or "to hand over" in various contexts, but this is not commonly used with "bóng."

Synonyms:

• In sports contexts, synonyms might include "phát bóng" (to hit the ball) or "phát" (to serve), although these terms can vary slightly in meaning depending on the sport.

Academic

1. (thể) Serve