nhảy cái
Definition
- Verb (Vulgar Slang):
- To copulate (of animals, especially male animals): A crude term specifically referring to the act of a male animal mounting a female for sexual reproduction. It is most commonly used for livestock such as pigs, dogs, or cattle.
- To have intercourse (of people, extremely vulgar and derogatory): When applied to humans, it is a highly offensive and coarse term for sexual intercourse, used to express contempt or to insult.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Con lợn đực đang nhảy cái con lợn nái. (The boar is mounting the sow.)
- Tên đó chỉ biết nhảy cái thôi! (That guy only knows how to fuck!) (Note: This is a highly insulting usage.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is almost exclusively used in very coarse, rural, or intentionally offensive contexts. It is not used in polite or formal conversation.
Word Origin and Notes
- The term is a compound of "nhảy" (to jump) and "cái" (female, dam). It literally evokes the image of "jumping onto the female." Its usage mirrors the English vulgar slang "to jump," as in "to jump someone."
Synonyms
- To mount (for animals, technical).
- To cover (for animals, in breeding contexts).
- To fuck (for humans, extremely vulgar and offensive).
- To mate (for animals, neutral).
Important Warning
- Extreme Offensiveness: When referring to human activity, "nhảy cái" is one of the most vulgar and degrading terms in Vietnamese. Its use is highly likely to cause serious offense, provoke conflict, and is considered deeply disrespectful. Learners should understand its meaning for comprehension but must avoid using it actively.