gậy

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The Vietnamese word "gậy" is a noun that generally means stick, cane, or staff. It is used to refer to a long, thin object that can be used for support, walking, or as a tool in various activities.

Basic Usage

1. As a walking aid: People often use a gậy when they have difficulty walking or to help with balance.

   • Example: "Ông dùng gậy để đi bộ." (The old man uses a stick to walk.)

2. As a tool: In sports or activities like hiking, a gậy can help with navigation or stability.

   • Example: "Tôi mang theo gậy khi đi leo núi." (I take a stick when I go hiking.)

Advanced Usage

In a more figurative sense, "gậy" can also refer to something that provides support or assistance in a broader context, such as in teamwork or collaboration.

Word Variants

• Gậy golf: golf club
• Gậy đánh bóng: bat (used in baseball, for example)
• Gậy tre: bamboo stick (often used in traditional crafts or activities)

Different Meanings

While "gậy" primarily refers to a stick or cane, it can also have different meanings based on context: - Gậy như ý: a magical stick that grants wishes (from folklore). - Gậy phạt: a stick used for punishment (in some traditional contexts).

Synonyms

• Cây: tree or stick (more general term for a piece of wood).
• Que: a thin rod, often used for skewers or sticks in cooking.
• Đòn: bar or rod (can refer to a stick used for hitting).

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noun

1. stick; cane; staff