Definition

1. 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.

1. (ít dùng) Push
   • Dảy ngã
     To push down