cổi

Trời nóng quá, tôi muốn cổi áo khoác.

Definitions

1. Verb:
   • To take off, to remove (clothing, items): "cổi" means to remove or take off something, typically clothing or accessories.
   • To untie, to loosen (knots, bindings): It can also refer to the action of untying or loosening something that is fastened or bound.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Trời nóng quá, tôi muốn cổi áo khoác. (It's too hot, I want to take off my jacket.)
  • Anh ấy giúp tôi cổi dây giày. (He helped me untie my shoelaces.)

Advanced Usage

• "cổi bỏ": to cast off, to discard (often used figuratively for burdens or worries).
  • Cô ấy muốn cổi bỏ mọi gánh nặng trong lòng. (She wants to cast off all the burdens in her heart.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cởi: This is the more standard and widely used spelling in modern Vietnamese with the same meanings. "Cổi" is considered a dialectal or older variant.
  • Anh ấy cởi cà vạt trước khi vào nhà. (He took off his tie before entering the house.)

Synonyms

• Tháo: to remove, to dismantle (often for parts or mechanical items).
• Mở: to open, to unfasten (like a button or zipper).