Definition

Adjective: - Protruding, bulging: Describes something that sticks out or rises above the surrounding surface.

Usage

• The word giô is used to describe a physical characteristic where a part of an object or body is raised or sticks out.
• It is a descriptive term, often used in its basic form. It is not commonly used in formal writing but may appear in descriptive or colloquial contexts.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • Trán anh ấy hơi giô. (His forehead is slightly protruding.)
  • Bức tường bị giô ra một mảng. (A section of the wall is bulging out.)

Advanced Usage

• The word giô is considered a variant or alternative form of the word dô, which carries the same meaning. Their usage is identical.
  • Cái bàn này chân bị giô/dô ra. (This table has a leg that sticks out.)

Variants and Related Words

• Dô (adj): Protruding, bulging. This is the more standard or common form with the same meaning as giô.
  • Mái hiên dô ra ngoài. (The eaves protrude outward.)

Synonyms

• Lồi (adj): Protruding, convex.
• Nhô (v): To protrude, to stick out (often used as a verb).
• Gồ (adj): Raised, humped.

Notes

• Giô is a less common variant. In most cases, dô, lồi, or nhô are preferred for clarity.
• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs commonly associated with the word giô.

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