bẻ khục

Thân thiện

Anh ấy có thói quen bẻ khục các đốt ngón tay khi suy nghĩ.

Definition

Verb: - To crack one's knuckles: The action of bending one's fingers, especially at the joints, to produce a popping or cracking sound.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Anh ấy có thói quen bẻ khục ngón tay. (He has a habit of cracking his knuckles.)
  • Đừng bẻ khục, nghe tiếng kêu thấy khó chịu. (Don't crack your knuckles; the sound is annoying.)

Advanced Usage

• The action is typically done by bending a finger backward or pulling it to release gas bubbles in the synovial fluid of the joint, resulting in an audible pop.

Variants and Related Words

• Bẻ ngón tay: (verb phrase) to crack one's fingers. This is a more general phrase that can mean the same as "bẻ khục."
  • Cô ấy hay bẻ ngón tay khi lo lắng. (She often cracks her fingers when she's nervous.)

Synonyms

• To pop one's knuckles: A common synonym with the same meaning.

Notes on Usage

• "Bẻ khục" specifically refers to cracking the finger joints (knuckles). It is an informal, colloquial term.
• The action is sometimes believed to cause arthritis, but this is not medically proven. It is generally considered a nervous habit or a way to relieve tension in the joints.

Học thuật

verb

1. To crack one's knuckles