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The Vietnamese word "éc" is primarily used to describe the sound made by pigs, specifically the squealing noise they produce. It can be understood in a few different contexts, which I will explain below.

Basic Meaning

• "éc" is an onomatopoeic word, meaning it imitates a sound. In this case, it represents the squealing of a pig, often when it is being moved or handled.
• Example: Con lợn bị cho vào rọ kêu "éc". (The pig being put into the basket squealed "éc".)

Usage Instructions

• You can use "éc" when you want to describe the sound a pig makes, particularly in storytelling or when discussing animals.
• It can also be used in a playful or humorous context.

Advanced Usage

• In literature or poetry, "éc" might be used metaphorically to describe situations where someone is making a fuss or expressing discomfort, similar to how a pig squeals when it's in distress.
• Example: Khi thấy con chuột, cô bé kêu lên "éc" như con lợn. (When she saw the mouse, the girl squealed "éc" like a pig.)

Word Variants

• There are no direct variants of "éc", but it can appear in different contexts or combined with other words to enhance its meaning.

Different Meaning

• While primarily associated with the sound of pigs, "éc" can also express a sense of annoyance or irritation, similar to how someone might squeal in frustration.

Synonyms

• A synonym for "éc" in the context of animal sounds is "kêu", which means "to call" or "to cry out," but it is more general and can refer to the sounds made by various animals.

Example Sentences

1. Simple Context: Con lợn trong chuồng kêu "éc" khi thấy thức ăn. (The pig in the pen squeals "éc" when it sees food.) 2.

Academic

1. Squeal
   • Con lợn cho vào ro kêu en éc
     The pig which was being put into a basket squealed (gave out many wees)
   • Eng éc (láy, ý liên tiếp)