thụi
Definition
- Verb:
- To hit (with a fist): To strike someone or something with a closed hand; to punch.
- To jab / to plunge: To deliver a short, quick, and often forceful blow, typically with a pointed object or fist.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Nó thụi vào bụng tôi. (He punched me in the stomach.)
- Thằng bé thụi tay vào túi quần. (The boy jabbed his hand into his pants pocket.)
- Đừng có thụi vào lưng nó! (Don't punch him in the back!)
Advanced Usage
- The word "thụi" often implies a punch that is somewhat blunt, quick, and not necessarily with full swinging force. It can carry a connotation of a sneakier or less formal strike compared to "đấm" (to punch).
- It is frequently used in informal or colloquial contexts to describe a sudden, jabbing action.
Variants and Related Words
- Đấm thụi (v): To punch and jab; a general term for striking with fists.
- Hai đứa trẻ đấm thụi nhau. (The two children were punching and jabbing each other.)
Synonyms
- Đấm: To punch (generally a more standard term for a fist strike).
- Đâm: To stab, to thrust (can imply using a weapon or a pointed finger).
- Thúc: To nudge, to elbow (often with the elbow or a similar pushing motion).
Related Idioms
- Thụi lủi: To act stealthily or sneak around.
- Nó cứ thụi lủi một mình trong góc. (He just skulks around alone in the corner.)
- Note: This idiom extends the concept of a quick, hidden jab to describe furtive movement.
verb
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to hit, to plunge
