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dân dụng

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The Vietnamese word "dân dụng" translates to "civil" in English, particularly in the context of architecture and construction. It refers to structures or projects that are intended for general public use, as opposed to military or specialized purposes.

Usage Instructions:
  • Context: "Dân dụng" is often used when discussing buildings, infrastructure, or facilities that serve the community, such as schools, hospitals, or residential buildings.
  • Common Combinations: The term is frequently combined with other words to specify the type of civil project, such as:
    • "công trình dân dụng" (civil construction project)
    • "hàng không dân dụng" (civil aviation)
Examples:
  1. Công trình dân dụng: This refers to a civil construction project, such as a public library or a community center.

    • Example sentence: "Chúng ta cần đầu vào các công trình dân dụng để phục vụ người dân tốt hơn." (We need to invest in civil construction projects to better serve the people.)
  2. Hàng không dân dụng: This refers to civil aviation, meaning non-military flying that involves commercial airlines and private flights.

    • Example sentence: "Hàng không dân dụng phát triển mạnh mẽ trong những năm qua." (Civil aviation has developed rapidly in recent years.)
Advanced Usage:

In more advanced discussions, "dân dụng" can be part of technical jargon in fields like urban planning, architecture, and civil engineering. It may be used to differentiate between types of projects and regulations that apply to civil versus military or commercial constructions.

Word Variants:
  • Dân dụng hóa: This term can mean the process of making something more accessible or usable for the general public, often used in discussions about public services or urban development.
Different Meanings:

While "dân dụng" primarily refers to civil projects, in broader terms, it can also imply anything related to civilian life as opposed to military.

Synonyms:
  • Civilians: Referring to the general population or non-military individuals.
  • Công cộng: Meaning "public," often used in similar contexts to describe facilities or services available to the population.
  1. civil
    • Công trình kiến trúc dân dụng
      A civil architectural project
    • Hàng không dân dụng
      Civil air line

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