gảy đàn

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The Vietnamese word "gảy đàn" is a verb that means "to twang" or "to pluck" a musical instrument, specifically stringed instruments like guitars, violins, or lutes. It refers to the action of using your fingers or a plectrum (pick) to play the strings of these instruments.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "gảy đàn" when you want to express the action of playing a stringed musical instrument.
• It can describe both a casual action and a more skilled performance.

Example:

• "Tôi thích gảy đàn guitar vào buổi tối." (I enjoy playing the guitar in the evenings.)
• "Cô ấy gảy đàn violin rất hay." (She plays the violin very well.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can also use "gảy đàn" in a more figurative sense, such as describing someone who is skilled at creating music or performing in front of an audience. For example:
  • "Anh ấy là một nghệ sĩ gảy đàn tài năng." (He is a talented musician who plays instruments.)

Word Variants:

• "Đàn" alone means "musical instrument" and can refer to any kind of instrument, not just stringed ones.
• "Gảy" can also be used in other contexts, such as "gảy" meaning to flick or to snap something lightly.

Different Meanings:

• While "gảy đàn" specifically refers to playing stringed instruments, "gảy" alone can mean to flick, snap, or twang something, depending on the context.

Synonyms:

• "Chơi đàn" - This means "to play an instrument" and is more general; it can refer to any musical instrument, not just stringed ones.
• "Đánh đàn" - This also means "to play an instrument," but is more commonly used with percussion instruments or when referring to playing in a broader sense.

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verb

1. to twang