nấc

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The Vietnamese word "nấc" primarily means "step" or "stair." It can refer to a step in a staircase or a level in a sequence, like the steps of a ladder.

Basic Usage:

• Nấc can be used to describe the physical steps you find in buildings or outdoors.
  • Example: "Tôi đi lên nấc thang." (I am going up the stairs.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can also use nấc to describe a step in a process or progression, not just physical steps.
  • Example: "Chúng ta cần thực hiện từng nấc trong kế hoạch." (We need to carry out each step in the plan.)

Word Variants:

• Nấc thang: This means "step of a ladder" or "stair." It is commonly used to refer to the steps in a staircase.
• Nấc cụt: This means "hiccup." This is a different meaning of "nấc" but is still related to the sound or action of a sudden movement.

Different Meanings:

1. Physical Step: Refers to a stair or level.
2. Metaphorical Step: Refers to a phase or level in a process (like learning or development).
3. Hiccup: A sudden intake of breath causing a sound, which is a colloquial use of the same word.

Synonyms:

• Bậc: This word can also mean "step" or "level," often used in a more formal context.
• Cấp: This word means "level" or "grade," and is also used in various contexts, like education or rank.

Summary:

"Nấc" is a versatile word that primarily means "step" or "stair," but can also be used metaphorically to describe levels in a process.

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noun

1. step; stair ; step; turn
   • nấc thang
     step of a ladder