hóa thạch

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The Vietnamese word "hóa thạch" means "fossil" in English. A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of ancient plants and animals that lived a long time ago, often found in rocks.

Usage Instructions:

• "Hóa thạch" is a noun and is used to refer to the physical remains or imprints of organisms that have been preserved through geological processes.

Example:

• "Các nhà khoa học đã tìm thấy một hóa thạch của khủng long trong quá trình khai thác."
  • Translation: "Scientists found a fossil of a dinosaur during the excavation."

Advanced Usage:

• In scientific contexts, "hóa thạch" can refer to different types of fossils, such as:
  • "hóa thạch thực vật" (plant fossil)
  • "hóa thạch động vật" (animal fossil)
  • "hóa thạch hóa học" (chemical fossil)

Word Variants:

• "Hóa thạch hóa" (fossilization) - refers to the process of how fossils are formed.

Different Meanings:

• In a broader sense, "hóa thạch" can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe something that is outdated or no longer relevant, similar to saying something is "fossilized" in English.

Synonyms:

• "Di tích" (remains) - though this is more general and can refer to remains of any kind, not just fossils.
• "Hóa thạch cổ" (ancient fossil) - emphasizes the age of the fossil.

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noun

1. fossil