kho?
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Verb (regional/dialectal):
- To knock (on a door, surface): A regional variant of the standard Vietnamese verb "gõ," meaning to strike a surface, typically with the knuckles or an object, to produce a sound, often to get someone's attention.
- To tap: To hit something lightly.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Ai đó đang kho? cửa. (Someone is knocking on the door.)
- Anh kho? nhẹ vào bàn. (He tapped lightly on the table.)
Advanced Usage
- This word is primarily used in specific regional dialects. In formal writing or nationwide communication, the standard word "gõ" is preferred.
Variants and Related Words
- Gõ (v): The standard Vietnamese verb for or .
- Xin hãy gõ cửa trước khi vào. (Please knock on the door before entering.)
Synonyms
- Knock: to strike a surface noisily to attract attention.
- Tap: to strike something gently.
Notes on Usage
- The word "kho?" is marked as dialectal. The question mark (?) in the spelling may sometimes be used in writing to represent a specific tonal or phonetic quality of the regional pronunciation that differs from the standard language. Learners should be aware that this form is non-standard.
- (địa phương) như gõ