ngón cái
Definition
- Noun:
- Thumb: The short, thick first digit of the human hand, opposable to the other four fingers.
- Big toe: The largest digit of the human foot, analogous to the thumb.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tôi bị đứt ngón cái. (I cut my thumb.)
- Anh ấy làm tổn thương ngón cái trên bàn chân. (He injured the big toe on his foot.)
- Cô ấy giơ ngón cái lên để biểu thị sự tán thành. (She gave a thumbs up to show approval.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "ngón cái" is inherently specific. In detailed anatomical or medical contexts, "ngón cái tay" (thumb) and "ngón cái chân" (big toe) can be used for absolute clarity, though "ngón cái" alone is often sufficient based on context.
Variants and Related Words
- Ngón tay cái: A less common variant specifically meaning "thumb."
- Ngón chân cái: A more explicit term for "big toe."
Synonyms
- Thumb: The first digit of the hand.
- Big toe: The first digit of the foot.
- Pollex: The technical anatomical term for the thumb.
- Hallux: The technical anatomical term for the big toe.
Related Idioms and Expressions
Giơ ngón cái lên / Bật ngón cái lên: To give a thumbs up (a gesture of approval or "like").
- Mọi người đều giơ ngón cái lên cho ý tưởng đó. (Everyone gave a thumbs up to that idea.)
Cái gật đầu và ngón cái giơ lên: A nod and a thumbs up (indicating strong agreement or satisfaction).
- Chúng tôi chỉ cần cái gật đầu và ngón cái giơ lên từ ông chủ. (We just need a nod and a thumbs up from the boss.)