đầu hàng

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The Vietnamese word "đầu hàng" means "surrender" or "capitulate" in English. It is used when someone gives up or admits defeat, especially in a conflict or competition.

Usage Instructions:

1. Context: "đầu hàng" is often used in military or competitive contexts but can also apply to personal situations where someone accepts defeat.
2. Form: It can be used in both formal and informal settings, depending on the situation.

Examples:

• Basic Example:

  • "Quân địch đã đầu hàng."
  • Translation: "The enemy troops have surrendered."

• Personal Example:

  • "Tôi đã đầu hàng trước áp lực công việc."
  • Translation: "I surrendered to the pressure of work."

Advanced Usage:

• In a figurative sense, "đầu hàng" can also refer to giving up on a goal or ambition. For example:
  • "Sau nhiều lần thất bại, cô ấy đã đầu hàng ước mơ của mình."
  • Translation: "After many failures, she surrendered her dream."

Word Variants:

• Noun Form: "đầu hàng" can also be used as a noun, referring to the act of surrender itself. For example:
  • "Sự đầu hàng của đội bóng khiến mọi người thất vọng."
  • Translation: "The team's surrender disappointed everyone."

Different Meanings:

• While "đầu hàng" primarily means to surrender, it can also imply yielding in a non-combat context, like giving in during a disagreement or negotiation.

Synonyms:

• Thua: to lose, often used in competitive scenarios.
• Chịu thua: to admit defeat (literally "to endure losing").
• Bỏ cuộc: to give up, often used in personal endeavors.

Academic

1. Surrender, capitulate