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The Vietnamese word "đản" is a noun that primarily means "birthday." It is often used in various contexts related to celebrating the day someone was born. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand how to use it:

Basic Meaning:

• Đản (birthday): The anniversary of the day a person was born.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "đản" when talking about your own birthday or someone else's birthday.
• It is often used in combination with other words to form phrases.

Examples:

1. Sinh nhật của tôi là vào ngày 5 tháng 5.
   (My birthday is on May 5th.)

2. Chúc mừng sinh nhật bạn!
   (Happy birthday to you!)

Advanced Usage:

• "Đản" can be used in more formal settings or in literary contexts. However, in everyday conversation, the phrase "sinh nhật" is more commonly used to refer to birthdays.
• For example, you might hear "Lễ hội đản" which means "birthday celebration."

Word Variants:

• Sinh nhật: This is the most common term for "birthday" and is used in most conversations.
• Ngày sinh: This means "date of birth," and is used when referring to the exact date someone was born, typically on official documents.

Different Meanings:

In some contexts, "đản" can refer to the concept of "birth" in a broader sense, such as the birth of an idea or event, but this usage is less common.

Synonyms:

• Sinh nhật: The most common synonym for "đản" when referring specifically to birthdays.
• Ngày kỷ niệm: This means "anniversary," which can sometimes be used in a broader context of celebrations, but it’s not specific to birthdays.

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noun

1. birthday