xóc cái
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To be the banker in a coin-toss game: The primary meaning refers to the act of taking on the role of the dealer or banker in a specific Vietnamese gambling game, typically "xóc đĩa" (a game using a bowl and coins). The person who "xóc cái" controls the game and the stakes.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Trong trò chơi, anh ta luôn muốn xóc cái. (In the game, he always wants to be the banker.)
- Lần này đến lượt tôi xóc cái. (It's my turn to be the banker this time.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is intrinsically linked to the game "xóc đĩa." The "cái" (banker) is the central figure who shakes ("xóc") the bowl containing the coins or dice, and other players bet against the banker's result.
Variants and Related Words
- Xóc đĩa (n): The name of the traditional Vietnamese gambling game itself, involving shaking a bowl to determine the outcome of hidden coins or dice.
- Trò xóc đĩa bị cấm ở nhiều nơi. (The coin-shaking game is banned in many places.)
Synonyms
- To bank: To act as the banker in a game.
- To deal: To distribute or control the play in a gambling game (though less specific).
Notes on Usage
- "Xóc cái" is a very specific term from the context of gambling games. It is not used in general or formal contexts. Its use is almost exclusively related to the rules and roles within games of chance like "xóc đĩa."