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Người chăn vịt ne đàn vịt xuống mặt ao.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To drive to one side, to drive sideways, to shove aside: The primary meaning of "ne" is to make a group of animals (like poultry or livestock) move sideways or in a specific lateral direction, often towards a destination like a pond or pen. It implies a gentle, guiding force rather than a harsh chase.
    • To herd, to drive (in a specific lateral manner): It is a specific type of herding action focused on moving animals laterally.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:
    • Bác nông dân ne đàn vịt sang bên trái. (The farmer drove the flock of ducks to the left side.)
    • Cần ne lợn vào chuồng cho khéo. (You need to herd the pigs into the pen skillfully [by driving them sideways].)
    • Người chăn ngỗng ne cả đàn xuống mép ao. (The goose herder drove the whole gaggle sideways down to the pond's edge.)
Advanced Usage
  • This word is considered dialectal or somewhat rare/archaic in modern standard Vietnamese. It is most commonly found in rural or agricultural contexts and may not be widely used in everyday urban conversation.
  • It often appears in fixed phrases related to traditional animal husbandry.
Variants and Related Words
  • Đuổi: To chase, to drive away. (This is more common and general than "ne", which specifies a sideways motion.)
  • Xua: To shoo, to drive (away). Similar to "đuổi" but can also imply a scattering motion.
  • Hướng: To guide, to direct. (Less forceful, more about indicating direction.)
Synonyms
  • Đẩy sang bên: To push to the side.
  • Dồn: To herd, to corral. (Can be more forceful or general than "ne".)
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
  • Ne... xuống...: To drive (animals) sideways down into (a place). This is the classic construction.
    • Ne xuống lối đi nhỏ. (To drive the chickens down the narrow path [sideways].)
  • Ne... vào...: To drive (animals) sideways into (an enclosure).
    • Ne vào khu vực cỏ. (To drive the cows into the grassy area [sideways].)
Related Idioms
  • While there are no widely known idioms centered solely on "ne", the action is embedded in traditional rural life. A descriptive saying might be: "Ne không khéo, đàn tán loạn" (If you don't drive/herd them skillfully, the flock will scatter), emphasizing the need for gentle, controlled guidance.
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Người chăn vịt ne đàn vịt xuống mặt ao.

  1. (địa phương) Drive to one side, drive sidewards
    • Ne đàn ngỗng xuống ao
      To drive the gaggle of geese sidewards into a pond