đầu tay

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The Vietnamese word "đầu tay" translates to "first" in English, particularly in the context of someone's initial work or achievement. It is often used to refer to a person's first significant creation, such as a book, artwork, or any other project.

Usage Instructions:

• You typically use "đầu tay" when talking about someone's first major work in a field.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, such as in discussions about literature, music, or any creative endeavor.

Example:

• "Tác phẩm đầu tay của nhà văn đó rất ấn tượng." (The author's first work is very impressive.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "đầu tay" can imply not just the first work, but also the beginning of a journey in a particular endeavor. For example, you might say: - "Album đầu tay của ca sĩ đã mở ra một sự nghiệp âm nhạc thành công."
(The singer's first album opened the door to a successful music career.)

Word Variants:

• "Tác phẩm đầu tay" – first work (specifically referring to a creative piece).
• "Dự án đầu tay" – first project.

Different Meanings:

While "đầu tay" primarily refers to the first work, it can also imply the beginning stages of any undertaking, not limited to artistic fields. For example, it can refer to a first-time experience in a professional setting.

Synonyms:

• "Đầu tiên" – first (general term).
• "Khởi đầu" – starting point or beginning.

Academic

1. First (work of act)
   • Tác phẩm đầu tay
     A first work