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gùn ghè

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The Vietnamese wordgùn ghèrefers to the act of trying to approach or flirt with a girl, often in a somewhat awkward or clumsy way. It can describe a situation where someone is attempting to make a romantic connection but may not be very smooth or confident in their approach.

Usage Instructions:
  • Gùn ghè” is commonly used in informal contexts, usually among younger people.
  • You can use it to describe someone who is attempting to impress or get to know a girl but does so in a way that may seem unrefined or naïve.
Example:
  • Sentence: “Anh ấy đang gùn ghè với ấyquán cà phê.” (He is trying to flirt with her at the café.)
Advanced Usage:
  • You might heargùn ghèused in more complex sentences to describe different nuances of flirting, such as being persistent or trying various tactics.
  • Example: “Mặc dù anh ta gùn ghè, nhưng ấy vẫn chưa phản ứng tích cực.” (Although he is trying to flirt, she still hasn’t responded positively.)
Word Variants:
  • There are no direct variants of “gùn ghè,” but you might come across related phrases liketán tỉnh” (to flirt) which has a more general and slightly more polished connotation.
Different Meanings:
  • Whilegùn ghèprimarily refers to flirting, in some contexts, it might imply a sense of awkwardness in social interactions beyond romantic pursuits.
Synonyms:
  • Tán tỉnh: This is a more formal way of saying to flirt.
  • Bắt chuyện: This means to start a conversation, which can also imply making an approach but is less specific to romantic contexts.
  1. Try to make approaches to a girl

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