gáy

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The Vietnamese word "gáy" has a couple of different meanings and uses, which can be understood based on context.

Basic Definitions:

1. Noun (gáy):

   • In a general sense, "gáy" can refer to the nape of the neck. This is the area at the back of your neck, just below the base of your skull.
   • Example: "Nắng chiếu vào gáy tôi." (The sun shines on the nape of my neck.)

2. Verb (gáy):

   • As a verb, "gáy" means to crow or chirp, often used when talking about the sounds that birds make, especially roosters.
   • Example: "Gà gáy vào sáng sớm." (The rooster crows in the early morning.)

Advanced Usage:

• In more figurative language, "gáy" can also imply boasting or bragging about something. For example, if someone is talking a lot about their achievements or skills in a proud way, you might say they are "gáy" about it.

Word Variants:

• The word "gáy" can have different forms based on context:
  • Gáy lên: To crow or chirp loudly.
  • Gáy như gà: To make a sound like a rooster.

Different Meanings:

• "Gáy" can also refer to a certain prideful behavior. For example, when someone is showing off their accomplishments, you might say they are "gáy" about their success.

Synonyms:

• For the noun meaning (nape of the neck), you might also encounter "cổ" (neck) in some contexts.
• For the verb meaning (to crow), synonyms might include "hót" (to sing) when referring to birds.

Example Sentences:

1. Noun Usage: "Tôi cảm thấy lạnh ở gáy." (I feel cold at the nape of my neck.)
2. Verb Usage: "Con gà gáy rất to." (The rooster crows very loudly.) 3.

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noun

1. pape; scauff of the neck

verb

1. to crom; to coo; to chirp