The Vietnamese word "pha loãng" translates to "dilute" in English. It is used when you want to make a liquid less concentrated by adding more liquid, usually water. This can apply to drinks, chemicals, or any solution where you want to reduce the strength or concentration.
In a more advanced context, "pha loãng" can refer to chemical solutions in laboratories where precise dilutions are necessary for experiments. For example, if a scientist needs a specific concentration of a solution, they might say, "Chúng ta cần pha loãng dung dịch này đến nồng độ mong muốn."
(We need to dilute this solution to the desired concentration.)
While "pha loãng" mainly refers to diluting liquids, in some contexts, it can also mean to make something less intense or severe, such as a situation or emotion. For example, "pha loãng sự nghiêm trọng của vấn đề" could mean "to lessen the seriousness of the issue."