đập

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The Vietnamese word "đập" can be understood as both a verb and a noun, and it has various meanings depending on the context in which it is used.

Basic Meanings:

1. As a Verb:

   • To beat: This means to hit something with force. For example, if you are cooking, you might "đập" (beat) eggs.
   • To smash: This means to break something into pieces by hitting it hard. For example, you might "đập" a rock to break it into smaller pieces.
   • To thrash: This means to hit something repeatedly, often used in the context of beating a drum or punishing someone.

2. As a Noun:

   • Dam: In a different context, "đập" can refer to a dam or barrage, which is a structure built to hold back water.

Usage Instructions:

• Verb Usage: You can use "đập" in sentences where you describe an action of hitting or breaking something. For example:

  • "Tôi sẽ đập trứng vào bát." (I will beat the eggs into the bowl.)
  • "Họ đập vỡ cái chai." (They smashed the bottle.)

• Noun Usage: When referring to a dam, you might say:

  • "Đập nước này rất lớn." (This dam is very large.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Đập" can also be used metaphorically in some contexts. For instance, you might say "đập tan" which means to smash something to pieces, often used in a figurative way like "to crush someone's hopes".
• In sports, "đập" can refer to the action of hitting a ball, for example in badminton, where a strong hit is called "đập cầu".

Word Variants:

• Đập mạnh: to hit hard.
• Đập nhỏ: to break into small pieces.
• Đập bể: to smash into pieces.

Different Meanings:

• The word can have different meanings based on context:
  • In construction or engineering, "đập" refers to a dam or water barrier.
  • In cooking or music, it refers to the action of beating or striking.

Synonyms:

• For "to beat": "đánh", "thoi" (to strike).
• For "to smash": "phá", "bẻ" (to break).
• For "dam": "đập nước" (water dam).

Academic

noun

1. dam; barrage

verb

1. to beat; to threash; to smash