đá hất
Definition
- Verb:
- To kick away / to shove with the foot: The primary meaning of "đá hất" is to use the foot to push or knock something away from its current position, often with a forceful or sweeping motion. It combines the action of kicking ("đá") with the result of displacing or overturning ("hất").
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cậu bé đá hất hòn đá ra khỏi đường. (The boy kicked the stone away from the road.)
- Con ngựa đá hất thùng thức ăn. (The horse kicked over the feed bucket.)
- Đừng đá hất giày vào góc phòng. (Don't kick your shoes into the corner of the room.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase often implies a degree of carelessness, irritation, or a desire to quickly remove an obstacle. It is more specific and forceful than simply "đá" (to kick).
Variants and Related Words
Đá (v): to kick.
- Cầu thủ đá quả bóng. (The player kicked the ball.)
Hất (v): to flip, to toss, to throw something off with a sharp motion.
- Cô ấy hất mái tóc ra sau. (She flipped her hair back.)
Synonyms
- Kick away: to propel something away with the foot.
- Shove with the foot: to push roughly using the foot.
Related Idioms
- While "đá hất" itself is not a common idiom, the concept can be seen in expressions describing dismissive or forceful removal.