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The Vietnamese word "hang động" refers to a "grotto" or "cave." It is a natural underground space, often formed by geological processes, where you can find interesting rock formations, sometimes with water, and it is typically dark inside.

Explanation

• Basic Meaning: "Hang động" is used to describe a large, hollow area within the earth, often found in mountains or cliffs. Caves can be dry or contain water, such as rivers or lakes.

Usage Instructions

• You can use "hang động" when talking about exploring natural landscapes, geology, or even adventure activities like spelunking (cave exploration).
• It can refer to both well-known caves and smaller, less famous ones.

Example Sentences

1. Basic Use: "Chúng ta sẽ đi tham quan hang động hôm nay."
   (We will go to visit the cave today.)

2. In Context: "Hang động Phong Nha là một trong những hang động lớn nhất ở Việt Nam."
   (Phong Nha Cave is one of the largest caves in Vietnam.)

Advanced Usage

• "Hang động" can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation that is isolated or hidden away, much like a cave.

Word Variants

• Hang: This means "cave" or "grotto" and can be used on its own in some contexts.
• Động: Often used to refer to "movement" or "dynamic," but in this phrase, it specifically relates to caves.

Different Meanings

• While "hang động" primarily refers to physical caves, in some literary contexts, it can symbolize a deep, hidden part of the human experience or consciousness.

Synonyms

• Hang: Refers specifically to a cave.
• Động: Can be associated with a cavern or hollow area but is less commonly used alone in this context.

Related Terms

• Phòng: This means "room" and can be used to describe rooms within a cave.
• Thạch nhũ: This refers to "stalactites" or "stalagmites," which are formations often found in caves.

Academic

1. Grotto; cave