trói gô
Definition
- Verb:
- To bind tightly / to tie up securely: The primary meaning of "trói gô" is to restrain a person or animal by tying their limbs together firmly and thoroughly, often to prevent movement or escape. It implies a more complete and secure binding than the simple verb "trói" (to tie).
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cảnh sát đã trói gô tên tội phạm. (The police bound the criminal tightly.)
- Người nông dân trói gô con lợn trước khi mang đi. (The farmer tied up the pig securely before carrying it away.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a connotation of rendering someone completely helpless or immobilizing them, typically in contexts of capture, arrest, or preparation for transport.
Variants and Related Words
- Trói (v): to tie, to bind. This is the general term, while "trói gô" specifies a more thorough and secure action.
- Họ trói tay anh ấy lại. (They tied his hands.)
Synonyms
- To truss up: To tie someone's arms and legs tightly.
- To hog-tie: To bind the hands and feet together.
- To shackle: To restrain with chains or manacles (though this implies metal, not rope).
Related Idioms
- While "trói gô" itself is not typically part of a wider idiom, the action is conceptually related to expressions of complete restraint or control over a person or situation.