gà nòi
Definition
- Noun:
- Gamecock / fighting cock: A rooster specifically bred, trained, and used for cockfighting.
- A person of talent or a rising star (figurative, informal): Used to describe an athlete, performer, or individual who shows exceptional skill and promise.
Usage Examples
- Noun (literal):
- Ông ấy nuôi nhiều gà nòi để thi đấu. (He raises many gamecocks for competition.)
- Noun (figurative):
- Cậu ấy là gà nòi mới của đội bóng. (He is the new rising star of the football team.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in sports journalism or commentary to praise a young, talented athlete with great potential.
- Huấn luyện viên đang tìm kiếm những gà nòi cho giải đấu tới. (The coach is looking for promising talents for the upcoming tournament.)
Variants and Related Words
- Gà chọi (n): A more general term for a fighting cock.
- Sân gà chọi rất đông người. (The cockfighting arena is very crowded.)
Synonyms
- Gamecock / fighting cock (for the literal meaning).
- Prodigy / rising star / talent (for the figurative meaning).
Related Idioms
- Lên gân gà nòi: To prepare strenuously or to get pumped up (like a gamecock before a fight).
- Các cầu thủ đang lên gân gà nòi trước trận chung kết. (The players are getting pumped up before the final match.)