dòng nước

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The Vietnamese word "dòng nước" is a noun that translates to "current of water" in English. It refers to a flow or stream of water, such as in a river, stream, or ocean.

Usage Instructions:

• "Dòng nước" can be used to describe the movement of water in various contexts, including natural bodies of water or even in man-made water features.

Example:

• "Dòng nước chảy rất mạnh." (The current of water flows very strongly.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "dòng nước" in more complex sentences to describe the characteristics of water flow. For example:
  • "Dòng nước trong hồ rất êm đềm." (The current of water in the lake is very gentle.)
  • "Dòng nước xoáy nguy hiểm ở giữa sông." (The whirlpool current in the middle of the river is dangerous.)

Word Variants:

• "Dòng" (current) can also refer to a flow of other things, such as "dòng điện" (current of electricity).
• "Nước" (water) can also refer to liquids in general, or it can mean "country" in some contexts, like "nước Việt Nam" (the country of Vietnam).

Different Meanings:

• While "dòng nước" primarily means "current of water," it can also metaphorically refer to the flow of time or events in literature or poetry.

Synonyms:

• "Dòng" can be synonymous with "luồng" (stream) when referring to the flow of water.
• "Nước" can refer to "chất lỏng" (liquid) in a broader sense, but this does not directly mean the flow itself.

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noun

1. current of water