giã

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The Vietnamese word "giã" primarily functions as a verb and has several related meanings. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand it better:

Basic Meaning

1. To Grind: This is the most common meaning. It refers to the action of crushing something into smaller pieces, often using a mortar and pestle.

   • Example: "Giã tỏi để nấu ăn." (Grind garlic to cook.)

2. To Crush: Similar to grinding, but it can refer to smashing something without necessarily turning it into a powder.

   • Example: "Giã đá để làm đường." (Crush stones to make a road.)

3. To Bray: This meaning is less common and relates to the sound that some animals make, but it’s often used more in literary contexts.

4. To Neutralize: In a figurative sense, it can also mean to counteract or make something less effective.

   • Example: "Giã sự tức giận bằng cách hít thở sâu." (Neutralize anger by taking deep breaths.)

Usage Instructions

• "Giã" is typically used in the context of food preparation, especially with spices and herbs. You will often see it in recipes.
• It can also be used in metaphorical contexts, such as emotions or situations.

Advanced Usage

In more advanced contexts, "giã" can be part of expressions or idioms. For example: - "Giã từ" (To break away from) can imply letting go or moving on from something. - "Giã gạo" specifically means to pound rice, which is a traditional method of preparing rice for cooking.

Word Variants

• Noun form: "Giã" can lead to the noun "cối giã," which means "mortar" (the bowl used for grinding).
• Related verbs: Other verbs like "nghiền" (to crush or grind) can be used interchangeably depending on context.

Different Meanings

• Besides the physical act of grinding or crushing, "giã" can also imply a process of reducing something in intensity or effectiveness, such as feelings or situations.

Synonyms

• Nghiền: To grind or crush, often used interchangeably with "giã," but can imply a finer grinding process.

Academic

verb

1. to grind; to bray; to crush

verb

1. to neutralize