Definition

1. Noun:
   • Cockfighting, cockfight: "chọi gà" refers to a traditional blood sport or contest where two roosters (cocks), often equipped with sharp spurs, are placed in a ring to fight, sometimes until one is killed or severely injured. It is a cultural practice in some regions, often associated with gambling.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chọi gà là một thú vui truyền thống ở một số vùng quê. (Cockfighting is a traditional pastime in some rural areas.)
  • Họ đang tổ chức một trận chọi gà lớn. (They are organizing a major cockfight.)

Advanced Usage

• "đá gà chọi": This is a more descriptive variant emphasizing the fighting action ("đá" means to kick or strike). It is often used interchangeably with "chọi gà".
  • Sân đá gà chọi lúc nào cũng đông người. (The cockfighting arena is always crowded.)

Variants and Related Words

• Gà chọi (n): A fighting cock; a rooster specifically bred and trained for cockfighting.

  • Anh ấy nuôi một con gà chọi rất khỏe. (He raises a very strong fighting cock.)

• Trường gà / Sới gà (n): A cockpit; the ring or arena where cockfights are held.

  • Cảnh sát đã đột kích một sới gà bất hợp pháp. (The police raided an illegal cockpit.)

Synonyms

• Đá gà: Literally "cock kicking," a synonym for cockfighting.
• Hốt gà: A less common regional term for cockfighting.

Notes on Meaning and Context

• Cultural Aspect: While "chọi gà" directly translates to the activity of cockfighting, it carries significant cultural weight. It can be viewed as a traditional sport and a form of entertainment, but it is also controversial due to animal welfare concerns and its frequent association with illegal gambling.
• Legal Status: The activity is illegal in many countries and jurisdictions. In Vietnam, while traditional in some locales, it is often regulated or banned, especially when linked to gambling.

1. Cock-fighting, cock-fight