Definition

1. Noun:
   • Middle finger: The third finger of the human hand, located between the index finger and the ring finger. It is typically the longest finger.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy bị thương ở ngón giữa. (He injured his middle finger.)
  • Cô ấy đeo nhẫn vào ngón giữa. (She wears a ring on her middle finger.)

Advanced Usage

• The gesture of raising the ngón giữa (middle finger) alone is a widely recognized obscene gesture in many cultures, expressing contempt, defiance, or insult.

Variants and Related Words

• Ngón tay giữa (n): A fuller, more formal term for "middle finger." (Literally: "middle finger of the hand").
  • Ngón tay giữa thường dài nhất. (The middle finger is usually the longest.)

Synonyms

• Middle finger: The central digit of the hand.
• Third finger: Refers to its position in the sequence from the thumb.

Related Idioms

• Chỉ ngón giữa: To give someone the middle finger (as a gesture).
  • Anh ta tức giận và chỉ ngón giữa vào đối thủ. (He was angry and gave his opponent the middle finger.)