chó

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Definition

Noun:
- Dog: A common domesticated carnivorous mammal (Canis lupus familiaris) kept as a pet, for guarding property, or for hunting.
- Cur / Ass (derogatory): Used as a strong insult to call someone contemptible, stupid, or wicked.

Usage Examples

Noun (animal):
- Gia đình tôi nuôi một con chó. (My family keeps a dog.)
- Con chó đó rất trung thành. (That dog is very loyal.)
Noun (insult):
- Đồ chó! (You cur!/You bastard!)
- Ngu như chó! (Stupid as a dog!/What an ass!)

Advanced Usage

The word "chó" is deeply embedded in Vietnamese culture and language, forming many compound words, idioms, and proverbs that convey meanings beyond the literal animal.

Variants and Related Words

Chó con (n): Puppy.
- Mấy chú chó con thật dễ thương. (The puppies are so adorable.)
Chó săn (n): Hound, hunting dog.
Chó cảnh (n): Pet dog, pedigree dog.
Chó hoang (n): Stray dog.

Synonyms

Related Idioms and Proverbs

Chó cắn áo rách: Literally "the dog bites the torn shirt". It means "misfortunes never come singly" or hardships compound for those already in difficulty.
Chó cùng rứt giậu: Literally "a cornered dog will jump over the fence". It describes a desperate person forced to take extreme actions.
Chó chê mèo lắm lông: Literally "the dog criticizes the cat for being too hairy". It means "the pot calling the kettle black".
Chó ngáp phải ruồi: Literally "a dog yawning catches a fly". It refers to an unexpected, often undeserved, piece of luck.
Treo đầu dê, bán thịt chó: Literally "to hang a goat's head but sell dog meat". It means to practice fraud or deception.
Chó già giữ xương: Literally "an old dog guards a bone". It means to be a dog in the manger—to selfishly keep something one cannot use oneself.
Như chó với mèo: Literally "like dog and cat". It means to constantly argue or fight, to have a very poor relationship.

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