bao vây

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The Vietnamese word "bao vây" is a verb that means "to surround," "to encircle," "to blockade," or "to besiege." It is often used to describe a situation where a group or force surrounds a place or a person, effectively cutting them off from the outside.

Usage Instructions:

• "Bao vây" can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.
• When using "bao vây," it’s important to indicate what or who is being surrounded, and by whom.

Examples:

1. Literal Usage:

2. Figurative Usage:

   • "Tôi cảm thấy bị bao vây bởi những vấn đề trong cuộc sống."

Advanced Usage:

• "Bao vây" can also refer to strategic military actions, such as in the phrase "bao vây kinh tế địch," which means "to stage an economic blockade of the enemy areas."
• In a more specific context, one might say, "bao vây một ổ hút thuốc phiện," which means "to lay a siege to an opium den."

Word Variants:

• While "bao vây" is primarily used as a verb, it can also be paired with nouns to create phrases, such as "sự bao vây" (the act of surrounding) or "khu vực bao vây" (the surrounded area).

Different Meanings:

• "Bao vây" primarily conveys the idea of encirclement or siege, but it can also imply a feeling of being overwhelmed or trapped in various situations.

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verb

1. to surround, to encircle, to blockade, to besiege, to lay a siege to
   • lực lượng nổi loạn đã bao vây bót cảnh sát từ sáng sớm đến sẫm tối
     the rebel forces surrounded the station police from dawn till dusk
   • thành phố bị hai trung đoàn địch bao vây
     the town is encircled by two enemy regiments
   • bao vây kinh tế địch
     to stage an economic blockade of the enemy areas
   • bao vây một ổ hút thuốc phiện
     to lay a siege to an opium den