Definition

1. Noun:
   • Whistle: A small device that produces a high-pitched sound when air is blown through it. It is often used for signaling, giving commands, or in sports.
   • Siren (less common, context-dependent): In some regional or informal contexts, it can refer to a siren or horn, but "whistle" is the primary and most accurate meaning.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trọng tài thổi tu huýt để bắt đầu trận đấu. (The referee blew the whistle to start the match.)
  • Cảnh sát giao thông dùng tu huýt để điều khiển xe cộ. (Traffic police use a whistle to control vehicles.)
  • Huấn luyện viên ra hiệu bằng một tiếng tu huýt. (The coach signaled with a whistle.)

Advanced Usage

• "Thổi tu huýt": to blow a whistle.
  • Anh ấy thổi tu huýt để cảnh báo mọi người. (He blew the whistle to warn everyone.)
• "Tiếng tu huýt": the sound of a whistle.
  • Tiếng tu huýt vang lên báo hiệu giờ giải lao. (The sound of the whistle rang out, signaling break time.)

Variants and Related Words

• Còi: This is a more common and standard Vietnamese word for "whistle" or "horn." is considered more regional or colloquial.
  • Còi tàu (train whistle)
• Sáo: This word means "flute." It is a musical instrument, not a signaling device like a .

Synonyms

• Whistle (English equivalent): The direct translation.
• Signal whistle: Emphasizes its use for signaling.

Related Phrases

• Tu huýt báo động: alarm whistle.
  • Mỗi thủy thủ đều được phát một tu huýt báo động. (Each sailor was issued an alarm whistle.)
• Tu huýt thể thao: sports whistle.
  • Cô ấy mua một chiếc tu huýt thể thao mới. (She bought a new sports whistle.)

Notes on Usage

• is a noun. It is not commonly used as a verb. To express the action, use the phrase (to blow a whistle).
• This term is more frequently used in specific regions of Vietnam or in certain contexts (like traditional descriptions). In modern, standard Vietnamese, còi is the preferred and more universally understood term for "whistle."

noun

1. whistle