gà

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The Vietnamese word "gà" primarily means "chicken" in English. It can refer to the bird itself or, in various contexts, to chicken as food. Here’s a detailed explanation to help you understand and use the word effectively.

Basic Meaning:

1. Noun (Animal/Food):
   • "Gà" means "chicken" or "fowl." It can refer to both live chickens and chicken meat used in cooking.
   • Example: Tôi thích ăn gà rán. (I like eating fried chicken.)

Usage Instructions:

• When referring to the animal, "gà" can be used in a general context or can specify types of chickens, such as "gà mái" (hen) for female chickens and "gà trống" (rooster) for male chickens.
• In culinary contexts, "gà" is commonly used in dishes, such as "gà xào" (stir-fried chicken) or "canh gà" (chicken soup).

Advanced Usage:

• Verb Meaning: "Gà" can also be used as a verb which means "to give advice on" or "to help."
  • Example: Cô ấy gà cho tôi cách làm bài tập. (She helped me with how to do the homework.)

Word Variants:

• Gà con: This means "chick" or "young chicken."
• Gà mái: Refers to a hen.
• Gà trống: Refers to a rooster.
• Gà sống: Means "live chicken."
• Gà nướng: Refers to "grilled chicken."

Different Meanings:

• In addition to its primary meanings related to the animal and food, "gà" can be used in slang or idiomatic expressions. For example, in some contexts, calling someone "gà" might imply they are timid or cowardly.

Synonyms:

• Gia cầm: This is a broader term that means "poultry" and includes chickens, ducks, and other domesticated birds.
• Thịt gà: Specifically refers to "chicken meat."

Example Sentences:

1. Basic Use: Tôi mua một con gà về nấu ăn. (I bought a chicken to cook.) 2.

Academic

noun

1. cock; fowl; chicken
   • chuồng gà
     fowl-house

verb

1. to give advice on; to help