gật đầu

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The Vietnamese word "gật đầu" means "to nod." It refers to the action of moving your head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.

Usage Instructions:

1. Basic Meaning: When you want to show that you agree with someone or understand what they are saying, you can "gật đầu."
2. Greeting: You can also use "gật đầu" to greet someone without speaking. This is often seen in situations where you want to acknowledge someone's presence politely.

Examples:

• Agreement:

  • A: "Are you ready to go?"
  • B: "Yes!" (gật đầu)
  • Here, person B nods their head to show agreement with person A's question.

• Greeting:

  • When you see a friend from a distance, you might smile and "gật đầu" to say hello without speaking.

Advanced Usage:

• Cultural Context: In Vietnamese culture, "gật đầu" can also indicate respect, especially when addressing elders or superiors. It’s a non-verbal way to show that you are listening and value what the other person is saying.
• In Conversations: You can use "gật đầu" in more formal settings, such as meetings, to show that you agree with a proposal or idea presented.

Word Variants:

• Gật đầu chào: This phrase specifically means "to greet with a nod."
• Gật đầu đồng ý: This means "to nod in agreement."

Different Meanings:

While "gật đầu" primarily means to nod in agreement or greeting, it can also imply understanding a situation or an acknowledgment of information shared.

Synonyms:

• Nod: The direct English translation.
• Gật: This means "to nod" but can also be used in different contexts as a standalone action.

Academic

1. Nod
   • Gật đầu tỏ ý thuận
     to nod one's head in agreement
   • Gật đầu chào
     To greet (someone) with a nod