ngón trỏ
Definition
- Noun:
- Index finger: The finger next to the thumb, used for pointing or indicating direction.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy dùng ngón trỏ để chỉ vào bản đồ. (She used her index finger to point at the map.)
- Anh ấy đeo nhẫn vào ngón trỏ. (He wears a ring on his index finger.)
- Đứa trẻ đặt ngón trỏ lên môi ra hiệu giữ im lặng. (The child put their index finger to their lips to signal silence.)
Advanced Usage
- The index finger is often associated with gestures for indicating, warning, or counting.
- Trong nhiều nền văn hóa, chỉ ngón trỏ vào người khác bị coi là bất lịch sự. (In many cultures, pointing your index finger at someone is considered rude.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ngón tay trỏ: A slightly more formal or explicit variant with the same meaning.
- Ngón tay trỏ thường dài hơn ngón tay cái. (The index finger is usually longer than the thumb.)
Synonyms
- Forefinger: Another common term for the index finger.
- Pointer finger: A descriptive synonym, especially in informal contexts.
- First finger: A term sometimes used when counting from the thumb.
Related Idioms and Expressions
- Chỉ ngón trỏ vào: To point the finger at (often used figuratively to mean assigning blame).
- Mọi người đều chỉ ngón trỏ vào anh ta. (Everyone pointed the finger at him.)
- Ra hiệu bằng ngón trỏ: To signal with the index finger.
- Người cảnh sát ra hiệu bằng ngón trỏ để tôi dừng lại. (The police officer signaled with his index finger for me to stop.)