Definition

Verb: - To thrust, to push (with a quick, sharp motion): To apply force to something or someone with a sudden, often strong, movement to move them away or aside.

Usage

This verb describes a deliberate, often forceful, pushing action. It is typically used when the push is quick, sharp, or done to move something out of the way. - Ẩy cửa: to push the door (open or shut). - Ẩy ngã: to push (someone/something) over; to cause to fall by pushing. - Ẩy ai ra một bên: to thrust/push someone aside.

Examples

• (He thrust the heavy door open.)
• (Don't push your friend! They might fall.)
• (She gently thrust the child behind her to protect it.)

Advanced Usage

• "Ẩy lui": To push back, to repel.
  • Quân đội đã ẩy lui cuộc tấn công. (The army pushed back the attack.)
• The word implies a more abrupt and decisive action than the more general verb (to push).

Variants and Related Words

• Đẩy (verb): To push. This is a more general and common term for pushing, often with sustained force, whereas suggests a sharper, quicker motion.
• Xô (verb): To shove, to jostle. Similar to but can imply more roughness or being in a crowd.

Synonyms

• Thúc (verb): To nudge, to prod (often from behind).
• Huých (verb): To jab, to give a sharp poke or nudge (often with an elbow).

Related Phrases

• Ẩy ra: To push/thrust out.
  • Họ ẩy chiếc thuyền ra khỏi bãi lầy. (They thrust the boat out of the mudflat.)
• Ẩy tới: To thrust/push forward.
  • Người lính ẩy tù nhân về phía trước. (The soldier thrust the prisoner forward.)

verb

1. To thrust
   • ẩy ai ra một bên
     to thrust someone aside