chơi gái

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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To frequent prostitutes; to visit prostitutes: The primary and most common meaning. It refers to the act of a man habitually seeking out and paying for sexual services from female sex workers. This term is considered vulgar and carries a strong negative connotation of moral judgment and promiscuity.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:
    • Anh ta bị vợ bắt quả tang đang chơi gái. (He was caught red-handed by his wife frequenting prostitutes.)
    • Cảnh sát đang điều tra một nhóm đàn ông thường xuyên chơi gái ở khu này. (The police are investigating a group of men who regularly visit prostitutes in this area.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term is almost exclusively used in a literal sense to describe the specific act of soliciting prostitution. It is not typically used in metaphorical or figurative ways due to its vulgar and direct nature.
Variants and Related Words
  • Đi tìm gái mại dâm / Đi mua dâm: (Phrases) More descriptive and slightly less vulgar phrases meaning "to go looking for prostitutes / to go buy sex."
  • Lang chạ: (Adjective) A term describing promiscuous or philandering behavior, which can be related but is not specific to prostitution.
Synonyms
  • Quan hệ với gái mại dâm: (Phrase) To have relations with prostitutes.
  • Mua dâm: (Verb) To buy sex. This is a more direct and clinical term.
Important Note on Usage
  • Register: This term (chơi gái) is vulgar and highly colloquial. It is inappropriate for formal writing or polite conversation. Its use implies strong disapproval and is often considered offensive.
  • Context: It is used critically, to accuse, gossip, or describe socially condemned behavior. It is not a neutral term.
verb
  1. To frequent prostitutes