đoán

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The Vietnamese word "đoán" is a verb that means "to guess," "to conjecture," or "to divine." It is used when you make a prediction or form an opinion about something without having all the facts or certainty.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "đoán" when you are trying to find out something unknown or making a prediction based on limited information.
• It is often used in informal contexts, such as conversations with friends or family.

Example:

• "Tôi đoán hôm nay trời sẽ mưa." (I guess it will rain today.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Đoán" can also be used in more complex sentences where you might express doubt or provide reasoning behind your guess.
  • For example: "Tôi đoán anh ấy đã đi du lịch vì anh ấy không ở nhà." (I guess he went on a trip because he is not at home.)

Word Variants:

• Đoán trước: to predict (make a guess about the future).
• Đoán mò: to guess randomly or without any basis.

Different Meanings:

• In some contexts, "đoán" can carry a connotation of intuition or instinct, as in having a feeling about something without solid evidence.

Synonyms:

• Phỏng đoán: to speculate or estimate based on incomplete information.
• Dự đoán: to forecast or predict, often used in more formal contexts.

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verb

1. to guess; to conjecture; to divine