trò
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Noun:
- A trick; a stunt; a deceptive or clever act: An action performed to deceive, entertain, or show skill, often in a playful or mischievous context.
- A show; a performance; an act: An activity or spectacle presented for others' entertainment, such as a magic trick or a theatrical piece.
- (Derogatory) A shady scheme; a dishonest ploy: An action considered underhanded, improper, or deceitful.
Noun:
- Pupil; student: A person who is taught by a teacher. This meaning is often part of the compound word "học trò."
Usage Examples
Noun (trick/performance):
- Anh ấy biết nhiều trò ảo thuật. (He knows many magic tricks.)
- Đừng giở trò nữa! (Stop playing tricks!/Don't pull any more stunts!)
- Chúng tôi đi xem trò. (We went to see a show.)
Noun (pupil):
- Tình thầy trò rất sâu nặng. (The bond between teacher and pupil is very deep.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "trò" is often used in a disapproving tone to describe someone's bad behavior or mischievous actions.
- Nó nghĩ ra đủ mọi trò. (He thinks up all sorts of shady schemes/mischievous acts.)
Variants and Related Words
Học trò (n): Student, pupil.
- Cô ấy là một học trò ngoan. (She is a good student.)
Trò chơi (n): Game.
- Trò chơi điện tử rất phổ biến. (Video games are very popular.) Note: "Trò chơi" is a compound noun. The core word "trò" here relates to an activity for amusement.
Trò đùa (n): Joke, prank.
- Đó chỉ là một trò đùa. (That was just a joke.)
Synonyms
- Trick: A cunning act intended to deceive.
- Stunt: An unusual or difficult feat.
- Prank: A playful trick.
- Pupil: A person who is taught by another.
Related Idioms
Đủ trò: (To be up to) all sorts of tricks; to be full of mischief.
- Thằng bé đó đủ trò. (That boy is up to all sorts of mischief.)
Giở trò: To play a trick; to start misbehaving.
- Nó lại định giở trò gì đây? (What trick is he planning to pull now?)