đảo

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The Vietnamese word "đảo" has several meanings and uses, which can be understood in different contexts. Here’s a breakdown of the word:

Meanings of "đảo":

1. Noun - Isle/Island:

   • "Đảo" is commonly used to refer to an island or isle, which is a piece of land surrounded by water.
   • Example: "Đảo Phú Quốc" means "Phú Quốc Island."

2. Noun - Peninsula:

   • "Bán đảo" translates to "peninsula," which is a landform surrounded by water on most sides but connected to the mainland.
   • Example: "Bán đảo Sơn Trà" means "Sơn Trà Peninsula."

3. Verb - To Pray:

   • In some contexts, "đảo" can mean to pray, specifically in a religious or spiritual sense.
   • Example: "Tôi thường đảo mỗi sáng." means "I often pray every morning."

4. Verb - To Bag:

   • "Đảo" can also mean to bag, which means to pack something into a bag.
   • Example: "Tôi đã đảo đồ vào túi." means "I have bagged the items into the bag."

Usage Instructions:

• When using "đảo" as a noun, you can pair it with specific places or adjectives to describe the type of island or peninsula.
• As a verb, you can use it in sentences where you want to express the action of praying or packing.

Advanced Usage:

• "Đảo" can also be used in idiomatic expressions or phrases in Vietnamese. For example, "đảo ngược" means "to reverse" or "to turn upside down."

Word Variants:

• The word "đảo" can appear in compound words or phrases. For example:
  • Đảo thiên đường: "Paradise Island"
  • Đảo chính: "Coup" (as in a political coup)

Different Meanings:

• The meaning of "đảo" can change based on context. For example, in a geographical context, it refers to landforms, while in a spiritual context, it refers to the act of praying.

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noun

1. isle; island
   • bán đảo
     peninsula

verb

1. to pray; to bag