Definition

1. Noun:
   • A trick, a ruse, or a cunning scheme: A clever, often deceptive, method or tactic used to achieve an advantage or a desired outcome, typically in a competitive or tricky situation.
   • A knack or a clever technique: A smart, practical method or shortcut for doing something effectively, not necessarily deceptive.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Hắn ta có nhiều mánh để bán hàng. (He has many tricks for selling goods.)
  • Đó là một mánh nhỏ để mở cửa nhanh hơn. (That's a little knack to open the door faster.)
  • Cảnh sát phát hiện mánh lừa đảo của bọn tội phạm. (The police discovered the fraud scheme of the criminals.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "mánh" is often used in informal, colloquial contexts and can carry a slightly negative connotation when implying deceit. It is frequently found in phrases related to business, gambling, or street smarts.

Variants and Related Words

• Mánh khóe (n): A trick, a ploy, a scheme. This compound word is more common and emphasizes cunning or crafty tactics.
  • Mánh khóe của nó không thể lừa được ai. (His tricks cannot fool anyone.)
• Mánh lới (n): A stratagem, a maneuver. A more formal variant indicating a planned scheme.

Synonyms

• Trick: A cunning act meant to deceive or outwit.
• Ruse: A deceptive maneuver.
• Ploy: A calculated strategy to gain an advantage.
• Knack: A special skill or talent for doing something.

Related Idioms

• Giở mánh: To pull a trick, to play a scheme.
  • Nó định giở mánh gì đây? (What trick is he planning to pull here?)
• Có mánh: To be resourceful or crafty.
  • Anh chàng bán hàng rong này rất có mánh. (This street vendor is very crafty.)