đơn chiếc

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The Vietnamese word "đơn chiếc" can be understood as "few in number" or "single." It is often used to describe something that is solitary or alone, and it can refer to people, families, objects, or situations.

Basic Usage

1. Few in Number: When describing something that is not abundant or is limited in quantity.

   • Example: "cảnh nhà đơn chiếc" means "a small family" or "a family consisting of few people."

2. Single/Solitary: It can also refer to a person who lives alone or leads a solitary life.

   • Example: "sống đơn chiếc" means "to lead a solitary life."

Advanced Usage

In more advanced contexts, "đơn chiếc" can convey a sense of isolation or uniqueness. It may describe a person’s emotional state or lifestyle, suggesting that they are not only physically alone but may also feel emotionally detached.

Word Variants

• Đơn: This word means "single" or "one."
• Chiếc: This word typically refers to a piece or an item, often used with objects (like "chiếc xe" for "a car").

Different Meanings

While "đơn chiếc" primarily refers to the idea of being few in number or solitary, it can also carry connotations of simplicity or lack of complexity when used in some contexts.

Synonyms

• Cô đơn: This means "lonely" and emphasizes feelings of isolation.
• Một mình: This means "by oneself" and can also refer to being alone or solitary.

Example Sentences

1. Cảnh nhà đơn chiếc: "Gia đình tôi là một cảnh nhà đơn chiếc." (My family is a small family.) 2.

Academic

1. Few in number
   • Cảnh nhà đơn chiếc
     A small family, a family consisting of few people
2. Single, solitary
   • Sống đơn chiếc
     To lead a solitaly life