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The Vietnamese word "nghé" refers to a "buffalo calf," specifically the young offspring of a buffalo. In addition to its literal meaning, "nghé" can also describe a way of looking at something—specifically, to glance at it from the corners of one's eyes, or to sneak a peek.

Usage Instructions:

1. Literal Meaning: Use "nghé" when referring to a baby buffalo in a conversation about farming or animals.
2. Figurative Meaning: Use "nghé" when describing a way of looking at someone or something indirectly, often suggesting curiosity or caution.

Examples:

• Literal: "Chúng tôi có một con nghé rất đáng yêu." (We have a very cute buffalo calf.)
• Figurative: "Cô ấy nhìn tôi bằng ánh mắt nghé." (She looked at me with a sidelong glance.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "nghé" can also imply a sense of suspicion or intrigue when someone is looking at something or someone without being obvious about it. For instance, in a conversation about relationships, you might say, "Anh ta luôn nhìn cô ấy bằng ánh mắt nghé, như thể đang tìm hiểu điều gì đó." (He always looks at her with a sidelong glance, as if he is trying to figure something out.)

Word Variants:

• "Nghé" can be used in different grammatical forms based on context, for example, as a noun (the calf) or as a verb (to glance).

Different Meanings:

While "nghé" primarily means "buffalo calf," it takes on additional meanings when used in different contexts related to the act of looking.

Synonyms:

• For the animal meaning, you might use "bê" (calf) in some contexts.
• For the act of glancing, you might consider phrases like "nhìn lén" (to look secretly) or "nhìn qua" (to look through).

Academic

1. Buffalo ['s] calf
2. Look at from the corners of one's eyes; glance at (through over)