ngón út
Definition
- Noun:
- Little finger: The smallest and outermost finger of the human hand, located next to the ring finger.
- Little toe: The smallest and outermost toe of the human foot, located next to the fourth toe.
Usage Examples
Noun (finger):
- Tôi bị đứt ngón út. (I cut my little finger.)
- Cô ấy đeo nhẫn vào ngón út. (She wears a ring on her little finger.)
Noun (toe):
- Ngón út chân của anh ấy bị thương. (His little toe is injured.)
- Tôi vấp vào giường và đập ngón út. (I stubbed my little toe on the bed.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in anatomical or medical contexts to specify location precisely.
- In some contexts, it can imply delicacy or small size, e.g., (She holds the pen with her little finger), suggesting a delicate grip.
Variants and Related Words
Ngón tay út: Specifically means the little finger of the hand.
- Anh ấy băng bó ngón tay út. (He bandaged his little finger.)
Ngón chân út: Specifically means the little toe of the foot.
- Ngón chân út của tôi bị sưng. (My little toe is swollen.)
Synonyms
- Little finger: Pinky finger (common informal term for the finger).
- Little toe: The smallest toe.
- Fifth digit: Formal anatomical term for both the finger and toe.
Related Idioms
- Nhạy cảm như ngón út: As sensitive as the little finger. Used to describe someone who is very easily offended or sensitive.
- Đừng nói thế, cô ấy nhạy cảm như ngón út. (Don't say that, she is as sensitive as a little finger.)