The Vietnamese word "chất dẻo" translates to "plastic" in English. It refers to a synthetic material that is widely used in various products due to its flexibility, durability, and ability to be molded into different shapes.
In more advanced contexts, "chất dẻo" can be used in discussions about environmental impact, recycling, and sustainability. For example: - "Chất dẻo khó phân hủy có thể gây ô nhiễm môi trường." (Plastic that is not biodegradable can cause environmental pollution.)
While "chất dẻo" primarily refers to plastic as a material, it can also be used metaphorically in some contexts to describe something flexible or adaptable in nature.