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The Vietnamese word "nhảy" primarily means "to jump" or "to leap." It is a versatile verb that can be used in various contexts, both literally and figuratively. Here’s a breakdown of its meanings, usage, and examples:

Basic Meaning

1. Jump/Leap: The most common meaning is to physically jump from one place to another.
   • Example: "Nhảy qua cái hào" means "jump (across) the ditch."

Usage Instructions

• Use "nhảy" when talking about physical actions that involve lifting off the ground. It can also be used in more figurative contexts, like rapid advancement in a job or position.

Examples

1. Physical Jump: "Cô ấy nhảy lên cao." (She jumps high.)
2. Promotion: "Anh ấy nhảy lên chức vụ giám đốc." (He jumped to the position of director.)
3. Dance: "Chiều nay có nhảy hay không?" (Will there be a dance this evening?)
4. Skip: "Tôi sẽ đọc nhảy một đoạn." (I will skip a passage.)

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Meaning: "Nhảy" can describe quick advancements in various contexts, such as getting promoted in a career or moving rapidly in a game or competition.
  • Example: "Cô ấy nhảy một bậc trong công việc." (She jumped a level in her job.)

Word Variants

• Nhảy múa: This means "to dance" and is derived from "nhảy." It emphasizes the dancing aspect more than just jumping.
• Nhảy vọt: This phrase means "to leap up" or "to make a sudden jump," often used to describe rapid growth or increase.

Different Meanings

• Cover: In the context of animals, "nhảy" can mean to cover (as in mating). Example: "Con ngựa đực nhảy con ngựa cái" means "A horse covers a mare."
• Skip: It can also mean to skip text while reading or typing. Example: "Nhảy một dòng khi đánh máy" means "A line was skipped during the typing."

Synonyms

• Lọt: While not a direct synonym, it can refer to moving through a space, like "to fall into" or "to slip."
• Vọt: This means "to leap" or "to spring up," often used in contexts of sudden movement or growth.

Academic

1. Jump
   • nhảy qua cái hào
     To jump (across) the ditch
2. Get oneself promoted rapidly and illegitimately to the presidency
3. Dance
   • chiều nay có nhảy hay không?
     Will there be a dance this evening?
4. Cover
   • Con ngựa đực nhảy con ngựa cái
     A horse cvers a mare
5. skip
   • Đọc nhảy một đoạn
     to skip a passage To skip a passage in a book
   • Nhảy một dòng khi đánh máy
     A line was skpped during the typing