cụ thể

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The Vietnamese word "cụ thể" means "concrete" or "specific." It is used to describe something that is clear, definite, and tangible, as opposed to being vague or abstract.

Usage Instructions:

1. Adjective Usage: "cụ thể" is primarily used as an adjective. You can use it to describe details, plans, examples, and more.
2. In Sentences: It often appears before nouns to specify that you are talking about something particular or detailed.

Examples:

• Basic Example:
  • "Cho tôi một ví dụ cụ thể." (Give me a specific example.)
• In Context:
  • "Chúng ta cần một kế hoạch cụ thể cho dự án này." (We need a concrete plan for this project.)

Advanced Usage:

In more formal or academic contexts, "cụ thể" can refer to the process of making abstract ideas more tangible or understandable. For instance, you might say, "Chúng ta cần cụ thể hóa các khái niệm này." (We need to concretize these concepts.)

Word Variants:

• Cụ thể hóa: This is a verb phrase that means "to concretize" or "to make something specific."
  • Example: "Chúng ta sẽ cụ thể hóa các yêu cầu trong cuộc họp." (We will concretize the requirements in the meeting.)

Different Meanings:

While "cụ thể" mainly means "concrete" or "specific," it can also be used in a broader sense to denote clarity or precision in communication.

Synonyms:

• Chi tiết: This means "detailed" and can be used similarly to describe something that has specifics.
  • Example: "Hãy cho tôi biết chi tiết về kế hoạch." (Please tell me the details of the plan.)
• Rõ ràng: This means "clear" and can convey a similar idea of clarity.

Academic

adj

1. concrete; material
   • cụ thể hóa
     to concretize