chọi gà

Thân thiện

Lễ hội làng năm nay có tổ chức thi chọi gà.

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.

Học thuật

1. Cock-fighting, cock-fight