kháy

Friendly

The Vietnamese word "kháy" is primarily used to mean "to tease" or "to hint" in a playful or light-hearted way. It often refers to situations where people are joking with each other, sometimes leading to playful banter or friendly arguments.

Basic Definition:

• Kháy: To tease or to hint at something in a playful manner.

Usage Instructions:

• When using "kháy," it’s important to ensure that the teasing is light-hearted and friendly, as it can sometimes lead to misunderstandings if taken too seriously.
• It is often used in informal conversations among friends or family.

Example Sentence:

• Kháy nhau quá rồi đâm ra cải nhau. (Their mutual teasing degenerated into a quarrel.) This example illustrates how friendly teasing can occasionally escalate into a disagreement if people are not careful.

Advanced Usage:

• "Kháy" can also imply a deeper level of teasing that might involve sarcasm or irony. For instance, if someone is constantly poking fun at another person’s habits or preferences, it could be considered a more advanced form of "kháy."

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "kháy," but it can be combined with other words to create phrases, such as:
  • Kháy nhau: to tease each other.
  • Kháy một cách tinh nghịch: to tease mischievously.

Different Meanings:

• While "kháy" mainly means to tease, it can also suggest making hints about something indirectly. For example, if someone is hinting at a surprise party, they might "kháy" the birthday person to keep it a secret.

Synonyms:

• Châm biếm: To satirize or mock.
• Trêu chọc: To make fun of or joke with.
• Gợi ý: To suggest or hint.

Academic

1. Hint, tease
   • Kháy nhau quá rồi đâm ra cải nhau
     Their mutual teasing degenerated into a quarrel