đếm chác

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The Vietnamese word "đếm chác" is a colloquial term that means to count and recount something, often in a somewhat sarcastic or joking manner. It typically implies that someone is obsessively counting or checking something that is not very significant or is of little value.

Usage Instructions

• "Đếm chác" is often used in informal conversations, especially when discussing money or possessions that are not worth the effort of counting them multiple times.
• It can convey a sense of annoyance or humor, depending on the context.

Example

• Có mấy đồng bạc mà đếm chác mãi! (Translation: "Why do you keep counting when you only have a few coins!")

Advanced Usage

In a more figurative sense, "đếm chác" can be used to describe situations where someone is overly cautious or meticulous about something trivial.

Word Variants

• There are no direct variants of "đếm chác," but you might encounter similar phrases that express counting in different contexts, such as "đếm tiền" (counting money) or "đếm số" (counting numbers).

Different Meanings

While "đếm chác" primarily refers to counting in a trivial sense, it can also convey frustration about someone's behavior of unnecessarily fussing over small details.

Academic

1. (mỉa) Count and recount
   • Có mấy đồng bạc mà đếm chác mãi
     To count and recount a few dong in one's possession