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The Vietnamese word "quát" is a verb that means "to shout" or "to yell." It often conveys a sense of anger or urgency when someone is expressing their emotions loudly.

Basic Meaning

• Quát: To shout or yell, usually in a way that is loud and forceful.

Usage Instructions

You can use "quát" when you want to describe someone raising their voice, often in a reprimanding or commanding manner. It is commonly used in situations where emotions are heightened, such as when someone is angry or trying to get someone's attention.

Example Sentences

1. Cô giáo quát học sinh khi họ nói chuyện trong lớp.
   (The teacher shouted at the students when they were talking in class.)

2. Anh ấy quát lên khi thấy ai đó làm sai.
   (He shouted when he saw someone doing something wrong.)

Advanced Usage

In a more dramatic context, "quát" can also be used in phrases like "quát ầm lên," which means to shout or yell blusteringly or noisily. This expression emphasizes the loudness and intensity of the shouting.

Example of Advanced Usage

• Khi tức giận, cô ấy quát ầm lên khiến mọi người xung quanh đều chú ý. (When she was angry, she shouted loudly, catching everyone's attention.)

Word Variants

• Quát tháo: This variant means to shout angrily or to scold someone harshly.

Different Meanings

While "quát" primarily refers to shouting, it can also imply a sense of commanding or authoritative speech. However, it is not used in a positive context; it usually has a negative connotation related to anger or frustration.

Synonyms

• La: To shout or scream (often used in a similar context but can also be more general).
• Gào: To scream or yell (often used to describe a loud, high-pitched shout).
• Mắng: To scold or reprimand (while it doesn't mean to shout, it often involves a loud tone).

Academic

verb

1. to shout; to storm
   • quát ầm lên
     to storm blusteringly