ngoảy

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The Vietnamese word "ngoảy" has a few meanings and uses, and it can be understood in different contexts. Here’s a breakdown for new learners:

Basic Definition

1. To turn away in anger: This meaning is often used to describe a situation where someone is upset and chooses to walk away without saying anything further. For example:

   • "Khi nghe lời chỉ trích, cô ấy ngoảy đi." (When she heard the criticism, she turned away in anger.)

2. To wag or waggle: This meaning is commonly used when referring to animals, especially dogs. It describes the action of a dog moving its tail back and forth. For example:

   • "Chó ngoảy đuôi khi thấy chủ." (The dog wags its tail when it sees its owner.)

Usage Instructions

• Context Matters: When using "ngoảy," be mindful of the context. If you are talking about a person showing anger or frustration, it typically involves a physical action of turning away. If you are discussing animals, it refers to their playful or happy movements.

Example Sentences

• Anger Context: "Anh ấy ngoảy đi khi không đồng ý với ý kiến của mọi người." (He turned away in anger when he disagreed with everyone's opinion.)
• Animal Context: "Chó của tôi thường ngoảy đuôi khi tôi về nhà." (My dog usually wags its tail when I come home.)

Advanced Usage

• You can use "ngoảy" in more complex sentences to express nuanced feelings or actions. For example:
  • "Sau khi nghe tin xấu, cô ấy không chỉ ngoảy đi mà còn không thèm nhìn lại." (After hearing the bad news, she not only turned away in anger but also didn’t bother to look back.)

Word Variants

• "Ngoảy" can be found in different forms or phrases, such as:
  • Ngoảy tay: to wave (one's hand).
  • Ngoảy chân: to move (one's foot) lightly.

Different Meanings

While its primary meanings relate to turning away in anger or wagging, the context can alter how you interpret "ngoảy." In a casual conversation, it might also refer to playful movements in a light-hearted way.

Academic

1. Turn away in anger
2. Ngoay ngoảy (láy, ý tăng)
   • Ngoay ngoảy bỏ đi, không nói nữa lời
     To turn away in anger without saying a word.
3. (địa phương) Wag, waggle
   • Chó ngoảy đuôi
     The dog wags its tail