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The Vietnamese word "đắng" is an adjective that means "bitter" in English. It describes a taste that is sharp and unpleasant, often found in certain foods or drinks. For example, dark chocolate, coffee, and some herbs can have a bitter taste.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "đắng" to talk about food, drinks, or even emotions.
• It often appears in sentences where you want to describe a flavor or express dissatisfaction.

Example:

1. Food Example: "Cà phê này rất đắng." (This coffee is very bitter.)
2. Emotion Example: "Cô ấy cảm thấy đắng lòng khi nghe tin." (She felt bitter when she heard the news.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Đắng" can be used metaphorically to describe feelings of disappointment or sadness, similar to how one might feel after a bitter experience.
• You might also find it in idiomatic expressions, like "đắng cay" which means "bitter and painful" and can refer to experiences or memories.

Word Variants:

• The noun form is "vị đắng," which means "bitterness."
• You might also encounter "đắng ngắt" to describe something extremely bitter.

Different Meanings:

• In addition to taste, "đắng" can describe emotional states, such as bitterness in relationships or experiences.
• It is also used in literature and poetry to evoke deep feelings or reflections on life.

Synonyms:

• A few synonyms for "đắng" are:
  • "chua" (sour) – though this is a different taste, it's often used in different contexts.
  • "ay" (sharp) – can refer to a sharp taste or feeling.

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adj

1. bitter
   • vị đắng
     bitterness