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gọi cửa

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Definition
  1. Verb phrase:
    • To knock at/on the door: The action of making a sound, typically by rapping on a door with one's knuckles, to announce one's presence and request entry or attention from those inside.
Usage Examples
  • Verb phrase:
    • Ai đó đang gọi cửa. (Someone is knocking at the door.)
    • Xin hãy gọi cửa trước khi vào. (Please knock on the door before entering.)
    • Chúng tôi nghe thấy tiếng gọi cửa lúc nửa đêm. (We heard knocking at the door at midnight.)
Advanced Usage
  • The phrase focuses on the act of announcing oneself at a door. It implies an expectation of a response from within, such as the door being opened.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gõ cửa (v): to knock on the door. This is a more direct synonym, with "gõ" specifically meaning "to knock" or "to tap."
    • Anh ta gõ cửa ba lần. (He knocked on the door three times.)
Synonyms
  • Knock at the door: To strike a door to attract attention.
  • Rap at the door: To make a quick, sharp knock.
Related Idioms
  • Gọi cửa nhà trời: A euphemistic idiom meaning "to die" or "to pass away" (literally: to knock on heaven's door).
    • Cụ ông ấy đã gọi cửa nhà trời sáng nay. (The old man passed away this morning.)
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  1. Knock at the door

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