bãi bồi

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The Vietnamese word "bãi bồi" refers to alluvial ground or a floodplain area that is formed by sediment deposited by rivers or streams. This type of land is usually rich in nutrients and is often used for agriculture because it can support the growth of various crops.

Usage Instructions:

• Context: You would typically use "bãi bồi" when discussing geography, agriculture, or environmental science. It’s common in conversations about farming, land use, or natural landscapes.

Example:

• "Nông dân trồng lúa trên bãi bồi ven sông." (Farmers grow rice on the alluvial ground by the river.)

Advanced Usage:

• In a more advanced context, you might discuss the ecological importance of "bãi bồi" in relation to flood management or biodiversity. For instance:
  • "Bãi bồi có vai trò quan trọng trong việc điều tiết nước và bảo vệ môi trường sống cho nhiều loài động thực vật." (The alluvial ground plays an important role in water regulation and provides habitat for many species of plants and animals.)

Word Variants:

• A related term is "bãi" which means "beach" or "area," and "bồi" which can mean "to deposit" or "to fill up." When combined, they specifically refer to the area where sediment has built up.

Different Meanings:

• While "bãi bồi" primarily refers to alluvial land, in some contexts, it can refer to any area that has been deposited by water, not limited to rivers.

Synonyms:

• "Đất phù sa" (floodplain land): This is another term used to describe fertile land formed by sediment from water bodies, similar to "bãi bồi."
• "Bãi" alone can also refer to different types of open land, such as beachfronts or fields, depending on the context.

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1. Alluvial ground; warp