ve vẩy
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Definition
- Verb:
- To waggle: To move something, typically a long, thin, or flexible object, back and forth or up and down with short, quick, and often repeated motions.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Con chó vui mừng, ve vẩy cái đuôi. (The happy dog waggled its tail.)
- Đứa trẻ ngồi ve vẩy đôi chân trên ghế. (The child sat waggling its legs on the chair.)
- Cô ấy ve vẩy chiếc quạt giấy trước mặt. (She waggled the paper fan in front of her face.)
Advanced Usage
- The action described by "ve vẩy" is often light, casual, and sometimes absent-minded or playful. It implies a loose, repetitive motion without a specific, forceful purpose.
Variants and Related Words
- Vẫy (v): To wave (e.g., a hand, a flag), typically with a broader, more deliberate motion than "ve vẩy".
- Cô ấy vẫy tay chào tạm biệt. (She waved her hand to say goodbye.)
Synonyms
- To wag: Commonly used for tails.
- To wiggle: To move with small, quick movements from side to side.
- To jiggle: To move lightly and quickly up and down or from side to side.
Related Idioms
- While "ve vẩy" itself is not commonly used in fixed idioms, the action is often associated with descriptive phrases for idle or playful behavior.