đánh gục

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The Vietnamese word "đánh gục" can be translated to "crush" in English. It is often used to describe the act of defeating someone or something decisively, whether in a physical sense (like in a sport or battle) or metaphorically (like crushing an opponent in a competition or debate).

Usage Instructions:

• Context: Use "đánh gục" when you want to express a strong victory or overpowering someone in a challenge, game, or argument.
• Formality: It can be used in both casual and formal contexts, but it is more common in everyday conversation.

Examples:

1. Sports Context:

   • "Đội bóng của chúng ta đã đánh gục đối thủ trong trận đấu hôm qua."
   • (Our team crushed the opponent in yesterday's match.)

2. Metaphorical Context:

   • "Cô ấy đã đánh gục mọi nghi ngờ của mọi người với bài thuyết trình tuyệt vời của mình."
   • (She crushed all doubts with her wonderful presentation.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Đánh gục" can also be used in more abstract contexts, such as in discussions about overcoming fears or challenges. For example:
  • "Anh ấy đã đánh gục nỗi sợ hãi của mình khi nói trước đám đông."
  • (He crushed his fear of speaking in front of a crowd.)

Word Variants:

• Noun Form: "sự đánh gục" (the act of crushing)
  • Example: "Sự đánh gục của đội tuyển quốc gia đã khiến người hâm mộ rất tự hào."
  • (The crushing victory of the national team made the fans very proud.)

Different Meanings:

While "đánh gục" primarily means to crush or defeat, it can also imply a sense of overwhelming someone emotionally or mentally, such as in the context of a shocking revelation or a surprising turn of events.

Academic

1. Crush