gài
Definition
- Verb:
- To fasten or secure by inserting or hooking: The primary meaning of "gài" is to attach or fix something in place by inserting it into a slot, hook, or another object, or by causing parts to interlock.
- To set or plant (something hidden or deceptive): "Gài" commonly means to place something covertly or with a trap-like intention, such as planting evidence or an undercover agent.
- To engage or latch (a mechanism): Refers to activating a fastening device, like latching a door or buckling a seatbelt.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cô ấy gài bông hoa vào tóc. (She fastened the flower into her hair.)
- Cảnh sát nghi ngờ kẻ gian đã gài bom. (The police suspect the criminal planted a bomb.)
- Hãy gài chốt cửa cẩn thận. (Please latch the door bolt carefully.)
Advanced Usage
"gài bẫy": to set a trap.
- Thợ săn gài bẫy trong rừng. (The hunter set a trap in the forest.)
"gài người": to plant an insider or infiltrator.
- Tổ chức đó bị nghi ngờ đã gài người vào cơ quan chính phủ. (That organization is suspected of planting a mole in the government agency.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cài (v): Often used interchangeably with "gài" to mean to fasten, clasp, or insert (e.g., - to button a shirt). "Gài" can imply a slightly more secure, hooked, or covert action.
Synonyms
- Fasten: to attach securely.
- Plant: to place covertly.
- Latch: to secure with a mechanical catch.
Related Idioms
"Gài đầu giắt mỏ": (Literally: to fasten the head and tuck the beak) An idiom describing a state of being trapped, cornered, or having no way out.
- Sau vụ đó, hắn ta bị gài đầu giắt mỏ. (After that incident, he was cornered with no escape.)
"Gài ý": to imply or insinuate a meaning.
- Anh ấy nói nhẹ nhàng nhưng gài ý phê bình. (He spoke softly but insinuated criticism.)
verb
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to bolt; to fasten
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