cao ráo

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The Vietnamese word "cao ráo" is an adjective that means "high and dry." It is often used to describe places that are elevated and not prone to flooding or water accumulation.

Usage Instructions:

• "Cao ráo" can be used to describe physical locations, such as land or buildings.
• It can also imply safety or suitability of a place, especially in regions that may experience heavy rainfall or flooding.

Example Sentences:

1. Chỗ cao ráo: "Chúng ta nên tìm một chỗ cao ráo để tránh nước lũ."
   (We should find a high and dry place to avoid the floodwaters.)

2. Nhà cửa cao ráo: "Nhà của anh ấy nằm ở khu vực cao ráo, nên không lo bị ngập."
   (His house is located in a high and dry area, so there’s no worry about flooding.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "cao ráo" can be used metaphorically to describe situations or states that are secure or protected from difficulties. For example: - "Tôi muốn có một công việc cao ráo, ổn định và không lo lắng."
(I want to have a secure and stable job without worries.)

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "cao ráo," but it may be combined with other words to form phrases. For example:
  • Đất cao ráo (high and dry land)
  • Khu vực cao ráo (high and dry area)

Different Meanings:

The phrase "cao ráo" primarily conveys the idea of being elevated and dry. However, in a figurative sense, it can also imply a sense of security and safety from adverse conditions.

Academic

1. High and dry
   • chỗ cao ráo
     a high and dry place
   • nhà cửa cao ráo
     a house on a high and dry place