rẩy

Mẹ rẩy một ít muối vào nồi canh.

Definition

1. Verb (regional/dialectal):
   • To sprinkle, to scatter lightly: The primary meaning of "rẩy" is to disperse a small amount of a dry or fine substance (like salt, powder, or water droplets) over a surface. This is a regional variant of the more standard word "rảy".

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Mẹ rẩy một chút muối lên món ăn. (Mother sprinkles a little salt on the dish.)
  • Anh ấy rẩy nước lạnh lên mặt. (He sprinkles cold water on his face.)

Advanced Usage

• "rẩy rẩy": A reduplicated form sometimes used for emphasis, indicating a light, repeated sprinkling action.
  • Bà cụ rẩy rẩy nước hoa trong phòng. (The old lady lightly sprinkles perfume around the room.)

Variants and Related Words

• Rảy (verb): The standard, more common form of "rẩy", meaning to sprinkle.
  • Rảy nước cho cây. (Sprinkle water for the plants.)

Synonyms

• Sprinkle: To scatter in small drops or particles.
• Dust: To lightly cover with a powdery substance.
• Scatter: To throw loosely about.

Notes on Usage

• The word "rẩy" is identified as a regional or dialectal variation. In most formal contexts and standard communication, the form "rảy" is preferred and more widely understood.
• It is almost exclusively used as a verb describing a specific, gentle action of dispersal.