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dấu tích

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The Vietnamese word "dấu tích" means "vestige" or "trace" in English. It refers to the remaining evidence or signs of something that used to exist or happened in the past.

Usage Instructions
  • Context: "dấu tích" is often used when talking about historical artifacts, remnants of ancient civilizations, or any signs that indicate a previous event or state.
  • Formality: It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it is more common in written language, especially in history or archaeology.
Example
  • Sentence: "Các nhà khảo cổ đã tìm thấy dấu tích của một ngôi làng cổ." Translation: "Archaeologists have found the vestiges of an ancient village."
Advanced Usage

In a more advanced context, "dấu tích" can be used metaphorically to describe lingering effects or influences that are not physical remnants, such as cultural influences or memories.

Variants
  • Dấu vết: This is another term that can be used synonymously with "dấu tích." It generally means "trace" or "mark," but it can be used in a broader context including both physical and abstract traces.
Different Meanings

While "dấu tích" mainly refers to physical remnants, it can also imply any sort of evidence or indication of an occurrence, such as: - Emotional traces (dấu tích cảm xúc) — the emotional impact or memories left behind after an event. - Cultural traces (dấu tích văn hóa) — influences from past cultures that can still be seen in modern society.

Synonyms
  • Dấu vết: As mentioned, this is a close synonym.
  • Di sản: This means "heritage" and can refer to tangible or intangible assets from the past, but it is broader and often implies something preserved or valued.
Summary

In summary, "dấu tích" is a versatile word used primarily to refer to remnants or traces of the past, often in a historical or archaeological context. It can also be applied metaphorically to describe lingering influences or memories.

  1. (ít dùng) Vestige
    • Dấu tích của thời kỳ đồ đá
      Vestiges of the Stone Age

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