bán kết

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The Vietnamese word "bán kết" is a noun that translates to "semi-final" in English. It is commonly used in the context of sports competitions and tournaments.

Explanation:

• Meaning: "Bán kết" refers to the round in a tournament that comes before the final. In a typical competition format, teams or participants compete in the quarter-finals first, and then the winners move on to the semi-finals, and finally, the winners of the semi-finals compete in the final match.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "bán kết" when discussing sports events, such as football (soccer), basketball, or any other competitive games.
• It can also be used in other contexts like singing competitions or academic contests.

Example:

• Vietnamese: Tôi bảo đảm đội bóng này sẽ được vào bán kết.
• English: I am sure this football team will qualify for the semi-final.

Advanced Usage:

• In more formal contexts, you might see "bán kết" used in phrases like "trận bán kết" (semi-final match) or "giải bán kết" (semi-final tournament).
• When discussing strategies or predictions, you might say, "Đội này cần chuẩn bị tốt cho trận bán kết" which means, "This team needs to prepare well for the semi-final match."

Word Variants:

• "Bán kết" can be modified to describe other rounds or phases:
  • "Vòng bán kết" (semi-final round)
  • "Trận bán kết" (semi-final match)

Different Meanings:

• While "bán kết" primarily refers to a semi-final in sports, it doesn’t have other meanings in different contexts. It is specifically tied to competitive events.

Synonyms:

• In Vietnamese, there are no direct synonyms for "bán kết," but you might encounter related terms like "vòng loại" (qualifying round) or "chung kết" (final) when discussing different stages of a competition.

Academic

noun

1. Semi-final
   • tôi bảo đảm đội bóng này sẽ được vào bán kết
     I am sure this football team will be qualified for the semi-final