tay khấu
Definition
- Noun:
- A horseman's hand (holding the reins): Literally refers to the hand that holds the horse's reins. It denotes control or guidance over a horse.
- Pace of a horse: By extension, it refers to the speed or gait at which a horse is allowed to travel, particularly a relaxed, leisurely pace.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Người kỵ sĩ có tay khấu vững vàng. (The rider has a steady hand on the reins.)
- Ông buông lỏng tay khấu cho ngựa đi chậm lại. (He loosened his hold on the reins to let the horse slow down.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is classical and poetic, primarily found in older literature or descriptive writing about horsemanship. It evokes imagery of controlled, deliberate movement.
Variants and Related Words
- Khấu (cương): (n) the reins. This is the key component controlled by the "tay khấu".
- Anh ấy nắm chặt khấu cương. (He held the reins tightly.)
Synonyms
- Rein hand: the hand holding the reins.
- Control (of the reins): guidance or management of a horse via the reins.
Related Idioms
- Buông lỏng tay khấu: To slacken the reins. Figuratively, it means to relax control, to allow something to proceed at its own easy pace, or to be less strict.
- Nhà quản lý biết khi nào nên buông lỏng tay khấu. (A manager knows when to slacken the reins.)