mã cầu

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • Polo: A sport played on horseback between two teams, where players use mallets to hit a small wooden or plastic ball into the opposing team's goal.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy rất thích xem đấu mã cầu. (He really enjoys watching polo matches.)
  • Môn mã cầu đòi hỏi kỹ năng cưỡi ngựa điêu luyện. (Polo requires skilled horsemanship.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "mã cầu" is a compound word derived from "mã" (horse) and "cầu" (ball), literally translating to "horse ball," which directly describes the nature of the sport.

Variants and Related Words

• Polo: The direct English equivalent and most common international term for the sport.
• Polo ngựa: An alternative, descriptive Vietnamese term meaning "horse polo," used for clarity.

Synonyms

• Polo: The sport played on horseback with mallets and a ball.

Notes on Usage

• "Mã cầu" is a specific term for the sport of polo and is not typically used in other contexts. It is considered a formal or technical term within Vietnamese.