gáy
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Meaning
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Noun
The back part of the neck that is located below the base of the skull area.
vi Anh ấy cảm thấy hơi đau ở phần gáy sau một ngày làm việc.
en He feels a bit of pain in the nape of his neck after a day of work.
The part of a book or object that connects the covers or the back side area.
vi Tên cuốn sách được in rõ ràng trên phần gáy để dễ tìm kiếm.
en The book title is clearly printed on the spine for easy searching.
Verb
To make a characteristic call, as a rooster or another bird does.
vi Con gà trống bắt đầu gáy vang vào lúc sáng sớm.
en The rooster starts to crow loudly in the early morning.