đàn

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The Vietnamese word "đàn" has several meanings and uses, making it an interesting word to learn. Here’s a breakdown of its meanings, usage, and related forms:

Meanings of "đàn"

1. As a noun (musical instrument):

   • "Đàn" refers to musical instruments, especially string instruments, like the guitar (đàn guitar) or the traditional Vietnamese instrument (đàn tranh).
   • Example: "Tôi chơi đàn guitar." (I play the guitar.)

2. As a noun (flock/herd):

   • In another context, "đàn" can mean a flock of animals, such as birds or a herd of livestock.
   • Example: "Đàn gà đang ăn cỏ." (The flock of chickens is eating grass.)

3. As a verb:

   • "Đàn" can also be used as a verb meaning "to play music."
   • Example: "Cô ấy đàn rất hay." (She plays very well.)

Usage Instructions

• When using "đàn" as a noun to refer to musical instruments, you can pair it with the specific type of instrument you mean.
• When referring to a flock or herd, it usually precedes the name of the animals (e.g., "đàn bò" for a herd of cows).
• As a verb, you can use it in sentences to describe the action of playing an instrument, often followed by the instrument you are playing.

Advanced Usage

• In a more artistic or poetic context, "đàn" can be used to evoke emotions associated with music, such as in songs or literature.
• In traditional Vietnamese music, different types of “đàn” have specific cultural significance and are often associated with various traditional performances.

Word Variants

• Đàn tranh: A traditional Vietnamese zither.
• Đàn bầu: A one-stringed traditional Vietnamese instrument.
• Đàn ghita: Guitar.

Different Meanings

• The context is crucial when determining which meaning of "đàn" you are using. Always look at the surrounding words to identify whether it refers to a musical instrument or a flock/herd of animals.

Synonyms

• For the musical instrument meaning:

  • Nhạc cụ: This is a more general term for "musical instrument."

• For the flock/herd meaning:

  • Bầy: Another word used to describe a group of animals.

Academic

noun

1. flock; herd; drove musical intrument acoustic

verb

1. to play music