vũng

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The Vietnamese word "vũng" is a noun that generally means "pool" or "puddle." It refers to a small body of water that collects in a low area, often after rain or from a water source.

Basic Usage

• "Vũng" is typically used to describe small natural formations of water, like the puddles you might see on the street after it rains.

Example Sentence

• "Sau cơn mưa, có nhiều vũng nước trên đường."
  • Translation: "After the rain, there are many puddles on the road."

Advanced Usage

In more advanced contexts, "vũng" can be used metaphorically to describe situations that are stagnant or unchanging, similar to how water can sit still in a puddle.

Example Sentence

• "Công việc của tôi dường như đang ở trong một vũng không có tiến triển."
  • Translation: "My job seems to be in a pool without any progress."

Word Variants

• Vũng nước: This phrase directly translates to "water pool" and emphasizes that it refers to a body of water.
• Vũng bùn: This means "mud puddle," indicating a muddy area of standing water.

Different Meanings

While "vũng" primarily refers to a pool or puddle, it can also suggest a place that is limited or confined, much like how a puddle is a confined space for water.

Synonyms

• Ao: This means "pond" and generally refers to a larger body of water than a puddle.
• Lạch: This means "stream" or "ditch," which refers to a smaller, flowing body of water but can be used in some contexts to refer to small water formations.

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noun

1. pool, puddle