Definition

1. Noun:
   • Handle, hilt: The short part of a tool or weapon designed to be held in the hand, especially for items with a sharp blade or point.
   • Butt, end: The base or end part of certain objects.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy cầm chắc chuôi dao. (He holds the knife handle firmly.)
  • Chuôi kiếm được chạm khắc tinh xảo. (The sword hilt is intricately carved.)
  • Hãy nắm đằng chuôi để đảm bảo an toàn. (You should hold the safe end / play for safety to ensure security.)

Advanced Usage

• nắm đằng chuôi: An idiom meaning to hold the safe end of something; figuratively, to take a secure position, to play it safe, or to have a guaranteed advantage in a situation.
  • Trong cuộc đàm phán, công ty chúng tôi luôn cố gắng nắm đằng chuôi. (In the negotiation, our company always tries to be on the safe side.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cán: Another common word for "handle" (e.g., - broom handle, - hoe handle). While is more general, often implies a handle for a bladed or pointed tool.
• Tay cầm: A more general term for "grip" or "handle."

Synonyms

• Tay nắm: Grip, handle.
• Phần cầm: The holding part.

Related Idioms

• nắm đằng chuôi: To hold the safe end; to have the upper hand; to play it safe.
  • Anh ta thích nắm đằng chuôi trong mọi tình huống. (He likes to play for safety in every situation.)

noun

1. Handle, hilt
   • chuôi dao
     a knife handle
   • chuôi gươm
     a sword hilt
   • nắm đằng chuôi
     to be on the safe side, to play for safety