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quay
/kwaj/
to turn or rotate
Anh quay đầu lại và nhìn em.
He turned around and looked at her.
general
To turn or rotate something around an axis or pivot point.
Quay camera để chụp góc khác.
Turn the camera to capture a different angle.
Commonly used for physical rotation of objects or oneself.
general
To change direction or orientation.
Tôi quay lại đường đi trước đó.
I turned back to the previous path.
Often used in navigation or movement contexts.
general
To spin or revolve, often in a circular motion.
Trái đất quay quanh mặt trời.
The Earth revolves around the sun.
Used in scientific or astronomical contexts.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Quay' is often used with directional complements like 'lại' (back) or 'đầu' (around).
Gold Rule
Directional Complements
'Quay' frequently pairs with words like 'lại' (back) or 'đầu' (around) to specify the direction of rotation.
Word Origin
From Sino-Vietnamese 回 (huí), meaning 'to return' or 'to revolve'.
Usage Notes
The verb 'quay' is versatile and can describe both literal and metaphorical turning motions. In modern usage, it can also refer to filming or recording video.
Word Breakdown
quay
to turn or rotate
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh