mẹo
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- A clever trick or stratagem: A skillful and often cunning method used to solve a problem, achieve a goal, or deceive someone.
- A shortcut or handy tip: A simple, practical piece of advice or technique that makes a task easier or more efficient.
- (Archaic) Grammar or rule: An old term referring to the rules or grammar of a language, particularly Vietnamese.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ta dùng một mẹo nhỏ để mở cái lọ này. (He used a little trick to open this jar.)
- Cô ấy chia sẻ mẹo nấu ăn ngon. (She shared a tip for cooking delicious food.)
- Học mẹo tiếng Việt. (To learn Vietnamese grammar rules.)
Advanced Usage
"mẹo vặt": handy tips, life hacks.
- Trang web này chuyên về các mẹo vặt gia đình. (This website specializes in household tips and tricks.)
"chơi mẹo": to play a trick, to use cunning.
- Đối thủ đang chơi mẹo với chúng ta. (The opponent is playing tricks on us.)
Variants and Related Words
- Mưu mẹo (n): cunning, scheming; refers to a more calculated and strategic form of trickery.
- Hắn đầy mưu mẹo. (He is full of cunning schemes.)
Synonyms
- Trick: a cunning act meant to deceive or outwit.
- Tip: a small but useful piece of practical advice.
- Stratagem: a cleverly contrived plan or scheme.
- Expedient: a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but possibly improper.
Related Idioms
Biết mẹo: to know the trick of the trade; to be savvy about how to do something.
- Làm việc đó nhanh thế, chắc anh biết mẹo rồi. (You did that so fast; you must know the trick.)
Lừa bằng mẹo: to deceive by using a trick or ruse.
- Không thể lừa tôi bằng mẹo đó được. (You can't deceive me with that trick.)