Definition

1. Noun:
   • Elbow: The joint in the middle of the human arm, where the upper arm (humerus) meets the two bones of the forearm (radius and ulna). It is a hinge joint that allows for bending and straightening of the arm.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy bị đau ở khủy tay. (He has pain in his elbow.)
  • Cô ấy tựa khủy tay lên bàn. (She rested her elbow on the table.)
  • Tôi vô tình đập khủy tay vào cửa. (I accidentally bumped my elbow on the door.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "khủy" is almost exclusively used in the compound form "khủy tay" to specifically mean "elbow." Using "khủy" alone is very rare in modern Vietnamese.
  • Chỗ khủy tay áo bị sờn rồi. (The elbow of the shirt sleeve is frayed.)

Variants and Related Words

• Khủy tay (n): The standard and most common term for "elbow."
  • Trẻ con hay trầy xước khủy tay. (Children often scrape their elbows.)

Synonyms

• Cùi chỏ (n): A common synonym for "elbow" in Vietnamese, often used interchangeably with "khủy tay."
  • Anh ấy bị thương ở cùi chỏ. (He injured his elbow.)

Related Idioms

• Khủy tay is sometimes referenced in idioms describing closeness or connection.
  • Ăn cơm chung, ngủ khủy tay (To share meals, to sleep elbow-to-elbow): An idiom describing an extremely close, intimate friendship or companionship.

noun

1. elbow