đốt tay

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • Finger segment / Finger joint: A single segment of a finger, from one joint to the next. The term refers to the anatomical section of a finger, often including the bone and the joint.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy bị đứt ở đốt tay. (He got a cut on his finger segment.)
  • Mỗi ngón tay thường có ba đốt tay. (Each finger typically has three segments.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is specifically anatomical. In everyday conversation, people might simply point and say "chỗ này" (here) instead of using the precise term "đốt tay."

Variants and Related Words

• Đốt ngón tay (n): Synonym for đốt tay; finger segment.

  • Đốt ngón tay giữa của tôi bị sưng. (The middle segment of my finger is swollen.)

• Khớp ngón tay (n): Finger joint. This refers more specifically to the joint itself rather than the entire segment.

  • Cô ấy bị đau khớp ngón tay. (She has pain in her finger joint.)

Synonyms

• Phalanx (medical term): The bone of a finger or toe segment.
• Finger joint: The point where two finger segments meet.
• Finger section: A general term for a part of a finger.

Notes on Usage

• "Đốt tay" is a compound noun. It is used as a single unit to describe the parts of a finger. It is not typically used in a figurative sense.
• Do not confuse with the verb "đốt" (to burn). In "đốt tay," "đốt" functions as a classifier for a segment.