gọi cửa
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To knock at/on the door: The action of making a sound, typically by rapping on a door with one's knuckles, to announce one's presence and request entry or attention from those inside.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Ai đó đang gọi cửa. (Someone is knocking at the door.)
- Xin hãy gọi cửa trước khi vào. (Please knock on the door before entering.)
- Chúng tôi nghe thấy tiếng gọi cửa lúc nửa đêm. (We heard knocking at the door at midnight.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase focuses on the act of announcing oneself at a door. It implies an expectation of a response from within, such as the door being opened.
Variants and Related Words
- Gõ cửa (v): to knock on the door. This is a more direct synonym, with "gõ" specifically meaning "to knock" or "to tap."
- Anh ta gõ cửa ba lần. (He knocked on the door three times.)
Synonyms
- Knock at the door: To strike a door to attract attention.
- Rap at the door: To make a quick, sharp knock.
Related Idioms
- Gọi cửa nhà trời: A euphemistic idiom meaning "to die" or "to pass away" (literally: to knock on heaven's door).
- Cụ ông ấy đã gọi cửa nhà trời sáng nay. (The old man passed away this morning.)
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