dảy
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Verb:
- To push (something or someone) down or over: The primary meaning of "dảy" is to apply force to cause something or someone to fall or topple. It is a less common word in modern Vietnamese.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Anh ta dảy ngã cái ghế. (He pushed the chair over.)
- Đừng dảy tường, nó có thể đổ. (Don't push on the wall, it might collapse.)
Advanced Usage
- "dảy ngã": This is the most common collocation, meaning specifically "to push down/topple."
- Cậu bé bị bạn dảy ngã trên sân chơi. (The boy was pushed down by his friend on the playground.)
Variants and Related Words
- Đẩy: This is the standard, much more common verb for "to push." "Dảy" is considered a less frequent variant.
- Đẩy cửa vào. (Push the door open.)
Synonyms
- Xô: To shove, to push (often with more force or aggression).
- Đẩy: To push (general term).
Notes on Usage
- Frequency: "Dảy" is an infrequently used word in contemporary Vietnamese. The verb "đẩy" is the standard and preferred term for "to push."
- Context: When encountered, it is almost always in the phrase "dảy ngã" (to push over/down). Using "đẩy ngã" is more common and natural.
- (ít dùng) Push
- Dảy ngãTo push down