cắc
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Definitions
- Noun:
- A small monetary unit: In Vietnam, "cắc" refers to a small coin or monetary unit, equivalent to one-tenth of a đồng, similar to a "hào".
- A clacking sound: The sharp, percussive sound made by a drumstick striking a drumhead.
Usage Examples
Noun (Currency):
- Giá tiền chỉ có một cắc. (The price is only one "cắc".)
- Đồng xu này trị giá mấy cắc. (This coin is worth a few "cắc".)
Noun (Sound):
- Nghe tiếng cắc của dùi trống. (Listen to the clack of the drumstick.)
- Một tiếng cắc vang lên từ phía nhạc công. (A clack sounded from the musician's direction.)
Advanced Usage
- "cắc kè": This is a compound word meaning "gecko", named for the clacking sound it makes. It is not a usage of "cắc" alone.
- Con cắc kè bám trên tường. (The gecko is clinging to the wall.)
Variants and Related Words
- Hào: A direct synonym as a monetary unit (one-tenth of a đồng).
- Xu: A general term for a coin or cent, often used interchangeably in casual speech for small amounts of money.
Synonyms
- Đồng xu: Coin.
- Tiếng lách cách: Clicking/clacking sound (descriptive).
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs.
Related Idioms
There are no common idioms using the word "cắc" in isolation.
noun
- như hào
- Clack (tiếng dùi gõ vào tang trống..)