dáng

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The Vietnamese word "dáng" is a noun that has several meanings and can be used in different contexts. Here’s a simple breakdown for new learners:

Basic Meaning:

1. Shape/Form: "Dáng" often refers to the shape or form of something, particularly in relation to a person's body or figure.
2. Gait: It can also describe the way someone walks or their manner of moving, which is sometimes referred to as "gait."

Usage Instructions:

• Use "dáng" to talk about how someone looks or how they carry themselves. It can be both positive and negative, depending on the context.

Examples:

1. Dáng người: This means "body shape." For example, "Cô ấy có dáng người đẹp." ("She has a beautiful body shape.")
2. Dáng đi: This means "gait." For example, "Dáng đi của anh ấy rất tự tin." ("His gait is very confident.")
3. Dáng đi vội vã: This means "a hurried gait." For example, "Cô ấy có dáng đi vội vã khi đi làm." ("She has a hurried gait when going to work.")

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "dáng" can be used metaphorically to describe the character or demeanor of a person: - Dáng vẻ: This means "appearance" or "demeanor." For example, "Dáng vẻ của anh ấy rất nghiêm túc." ("His demeanor is very serious.")

Word Variants:

• Dáng dấp: This can also mean "figure" or "build," often referring to a person's physique.
• Dáng điệu: This refers to a person's posture or bearing.

Different Meanings:

• In some contexts, "dáng" can also imply elegance or gracefulness.

Academic

noun

1. gait; air ; shape
   • dáng đi vội vã
     a hurried gait