gài

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The Vietnamese word "gài" is a verb that primarily means "to bolt" or "to fasten." It is used when you want to describe the action of securing something in place or locking it to ensure it does not move or come loose. This word can be applied in various contexts, from fastening a door to securing an object.

Basic Usage:

1. Usage in Sentences:
   • "Tôi sẽ gài cửa lại." (I will bolt the door shut.)
   • "Hãy gài chặt cái hộp này." (Please fasten this box tightly.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "gài" can also refer to securing something in place using a specific method or mechanism. For example, in carpentry or construction, you might "gài" parts of a structure together.

Word Variants:

• Gài lại: Means "to fasten again" or "to re-secure."
• Gài chặt: Means "to fasten tightly."
• Gài lỏng: Means "to fasten loosely."

Different Meanings:

While "gài" mainly refers to fastening or bolting, it can also be used in a metaphorical sense, such as "gài" in a conversation where someone "fastens" or "locks" in their opinion or argument tightly.

Synonyms:

• Khóa: This means "to lock" and can be used in similar contexts, though it often implies locking with a key.
• Thắt chặt: This means "to tighten" and is used when referring to tightening something securely.

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verb

1. to bolt; to fasten