đóng đinh
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Definition
- Verb:
- To nail: The primary meaning of "đóng đinh" is the act of driving a nail into a material, such as wood, using a hammer to fasten or secure objects together.
- To crucify: In a historical or religious context, "đóng đinh" refers to the act of nailing a person to a cross, specifically associated with crucifixion.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Anh ấy đang đóng đinh vào tấm ván. (He is nailing into the plank.)
- Người thợ mộc đóng đinh hai miếng gỗ lại với nhau. (The carpenter nailed the two pieces of wood together.)
- Câu chuyện kể về việc đóng đinh Chúa Giê-su. (The story tells of the crucifixion of Jesus.)
Advanced Usage
- "đóng đinh vào trí nhớ": to be etched/seared into memory; to remember something permanently.
- Hình ảnh đó đã đóng đinh vào trí nhớ tôi. (That image has been seared into my memory.)
Variants and Related Words
- Đinh (n): a nail (the metal fastener).
- Anh cần một cây đinh dài hơn. (You need a longer nail.)
Synonyms
- To hammer: to drive in a nail.
- To fasten: to attach securely.
- To crucify: to put to death by nailing to a cross.
Related Idioms
- Đóng đinh vào xương: (literally: to nail into the bone) an idiom emphasizing something being unforgettable, deeply ingrained, or a profound truth.
- Lời cha dạy đóng đinh vào xương. (My father's teachings are etched into my bones.)
- Nail up