gã
Definition
- Noun:
- Chap; bloke; fellow: A colloquial and somewhat informal term for a man or guy. It often carries a neutral to slightly dismissive or familiar tone.
- Individual; character: Used to refer to a male person, sometimes with a hint of contempt, disdain, or judgment regarding his character or actions.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Gã đó trông rất đáng ngờ. (That chap looks very suspicious.)
- Tôi không thích cách nói chuyện của gã này. (I don't like the way this bloke talks.)
- Gã hàng xóm mới của tôi là một người rất thân thiện. (My new neighbor is a very friendly fellow.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "gã" is inherently informal. Its connotation depends heavily on context and tone. It can range from neutral/familiar to distinctly derogatory.
- It is typically used in the third person, not as a direct form of address.
Variants and Related Words
- Gã đàn ông (n): A more explicit phrase meaning "the man" or "that man," often used in narrative.
- Gã đàn ông ấy bước vào quán bar. (That man walked into the bar.)
Synonyms
- Chap: An informal British English term for a man.
- Bloke: An informal British/Australian English term for a man.
- Guy: A common informal term for a man.
- Fellow: A slightly old-fashioned or neutral term for a man.
- Individual: A more formal word, which can imply a certain judgment when used in contexts where "gã" is used.
Related Idioms
- Lão gã: An idiom combining "lão" (old man) and "gã" to refer to an old fellow, often with a disrespectful or familiar tone.
- Lão gã đó suốt ngày phàn nàn. (That old codger complains all day.)
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chap; bloke
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