Definition

1. Verb:
   • To nod (one's head): To move one's head up and down slightly and repeatedly, typically to express agreement, approval, or assent without speaking.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Anh ấy chỉ gục gặc mà không nói gì. (He only nodded without saying anything.)
  • Nghe lời giải thích, cô ấy gục gặc tỏ vẻ đồng ý. (Listening to the explanation, she nodded to show her agreement.)

Advanced Usage

• The action of gục gặc often implies a thoughtful, considered, or sometimes resigned agreement, rather than an enthusiastic one. It can be a silent response in a conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Gật (v): A more general and common verb for a single or firm nod.
  • Cô ấy gật đầu chào. (She nodded a greeting.)
• Gật gù (v): To nod slowly and repeatedly, often indicating deep thought, understanding, or approval, sometimes while listening.
  • Ông cụ gật gù nghe kể chuyện. (The old man nodded thoughtfully while listening to the story.)

Synonyms

• Nod: To move the head down and up to signify yes, agreement, or acknowledgment.
• Nod assent: To nod specifically to express agreement.

Related Idioms

• While gục gặc itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, the action is central to expressions of silent agreement or comprehension.

1. Nod one's assent
   • Không trả lời nhưng gục gặc
     To give no answer and nod one's assent