dô-kề
Definition
- Noun:
- Jockey: A professional rider in horse races. This is a direct loanword from English.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy là một dô-kề nổi tiếng. (He is a famous jockey.)
- Các dô-kề đang chuẩn bị lên ngựa. (The jockeys are preparing to mount the horses.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "dô-kề" is a phonetic adaptation of the English word "jockey." It is used exclusively in the context of horse racing and is not commonly applied to riders in other sports.
Variants and Related Words
- Kỵ sĩ (n): A more general term for a horse rider or knight, not specific to professional racing.
- Anh ấy là một kỵ sĩ tài ba. (He is a skilled horseman.)
Synonyms
- Jockey: A person who rides horses in races as a profession.
Related Idioms