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vạn năng

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The Vietnamese word "vạn năng" is an adjective that translates to "multipurpose" or "multipower" in English. It describes something that has many functions or capabilities, making it versatile and useful in various situations.

Usage Instructions:
  • "Vạn năng" can be used to describe tools, devices, skills, or even people who can perform many different tasks effectively.
  • It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly when discussing technology, appliances, or abilities.
Examples:
  1. Vạn năng thiết bị: This means "multipurpose device." For example, a kitchen appliance that can blend, chop, and steam food can be described as "thiết bị vạn năng."
  2. Kỹ năng vạn năng: This means "multipurpose skill." For example, a person who can cook, clean, and manage finances well may be referred to as having "kỹ năng vạn năng."
Advanced Usage:
  • In a business context, you might describe a versatile employee who can handle different roles as "nhân viên vạn năng."
  • In technology, you might encounter phrases like "phần mềm vạn năng," meaning "multipurpose software," which indicates that the software can perform various functions.
Word Variants:
  • Vạn năng hóa: This means "to make multipurpose." For instance, you might say a company is trying to "vạn năng hóa sản phẩm" meaning they are trying to make their products more versatile.
  • Vạn năng tính: This refers to the quality of being multipurpose or the ability to perform multiple functions.
Different Meanings:

While "vạn năng" mainly refers to versatility, in some contexts, it can imply high capability or power, such as when describing a "vạn năng năng lực" meaning "highly capable ability."

Synonyms:
  • Đa năng: Another common term that means "multi-functional" or "versatile."
  • Nhiều chức năng: This translates to "many functions," which conveys a similar meaning.
adj
  1. multipurpose, multipower

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