cả cái
Definition
- Phrase (Child's Game):
- To shoot the puck into the hole: In the traditional Vietnamese children's game of Ô ăn quan (Mandarin Square Capturing) or similar marble/puck games, "cả cái" refers to the specific action of successfully flicking or shooting one's playing piece (the "cái") so that it lands directly into a designated hole or target pit, often granting the player a significant advantage or turn continuation.
Usage Examples
- Phrase:
- Nó vừa cả cái, được đi tiếp ba lượt. (He just shot the puck into the hole, getting three extra turns.)
- Muốn thắng, bạn phải biết cách cả cái. (To win, you must know how to shoot the puck into the hole.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is highly specific to a cultural context and is not used in general modern conversation outside of describing this game mechanic. Its usage is almost entirely literal within the rules of the game.
Variants and Related Words
- Ô ăn quan: (n) Mandarin Square Capturing, the traditional board game where the action "cả cái" is commonly performed.
- Cái: (n) In the context of the game, this refers to the primary playing piece, often a larger marble or puck, that is "shot" or flicked.
Synonyms
- To score a direct hit (in the context of the game): To successfully land the piece in the target.
- To pot the shot (analogous to billiards): A comparable action in Western games.
Notes on Meaning
- The provided French definition "lancer le palet dans la fossette" precisely translates to "to throw/shoot the puck into the small hole," confirming the game-specific meaning. This phrase does not have a separate, general idiomatic meaning in everyday Vietnamese.