con xỏ

Cô ấy bị trật con xỏ khi đi trên đường.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Ankle: The joint connecting the foot with the leg. This is the primary and most common meaning of "con xỏ" in modern Vietnamese.
   • Peg / Pin: A small, pointed piece of wood or metal used for fastening things together. This meaning is less common in everyday usage.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Ankle):
  • Cô ấy bị trật con xỏ. (She sprained her ankle.)
  • Anh ấy đeo một chiếc vòng nhỏ ở con xỏ. (He wears a small bracelet on his ankle.)
• Noun (Peg):
  • Người thợ mộc dùng con xỏ để cố định khung. (The carpenter used a peg to secure the frame.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "con xỏ" is considered somewhat regional or colloquial. In more formal or standard contexts, "mắt cá chân" is the more universally understood term for "ankle."

Variants and Related Words

• Mắt cá chân (n): The standard and more formal term for "ankle."
  • Sau khi ngã, cô ấy bị đau mắt cá chân. (After falling, she had pain in her ankle.)

Synonyms

• Ankle: The joint between the foot and the leg.
• Peg: A small pin or bolt used for fastening or marking.

Notes on Usage

• "Con xỏ" is a noun. Its usage for "ankle" is familiar in daily speech but may not be recognized by all Vietnamese speakers nationwide. Learners are advised to use "mắt cá chân" for clarity. The "peg" meaning is technical and rarely used in general conversation.