quãng

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The Vietnamese word "quãng" is a noun that primarily refers to a section or distance, often in relation to space or a journey. It can be used to describe a specific part of a road, path, or even a range of time or area.

Basic Meaning:

• "Quãng" means "section" or "distance."
• Example: "Quãng đường này rất xấu." (This section of the road is very bad.)

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "quãng" when talking about distances, such as how far something is, or sections of a journey.
• It is often paired with words like "đường" (road), "thời gian" (time), or "không gian" (space).

Example Sentences:

1. Quãng đường: "Quãng đường từ nhà đến trường rất xa." (The distance from home to school is very far.)
2. Quãng không gian: "Quãng không gian này rất rộng." (This space is very large.)

Advanced Usage:

• In more advanced contexts, "quãng" can refer to abstract distances, such as the span of time in a metaphorical sense.
• Example: "Quãng thời gian này đầy kỷ niệm." (This period of time is full of memories.)

Word Variants:

• "Quãng" can be used in combination with other words to form phrases that describe specific types of distances or sections, such as:
  • Quãng đường: distance/road section
  • Quãng thời gian: period of time
  • Quãng không gian: space section

Different Meanings:

• While "quãng" generally refers to a section or distance, in different contexts, it can also imply a range or extent, such as in discussions of abstract concepts (e.g., "quãng trải nghiệm" can refer to a breadth of experience).

Synonyms:

• Khoảng: This is another word that can mean "distance" or "section," but it’s more commonly used to refer to a specific amount or interval. For example, "khoảng cách" means "distance."
• Đoạn: This word also means "section," particularly in the context of roads or paths.

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noun

1. section
   • quãng đường này rất xấu
     This section of the road is very bad. space; distance