động đất

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The Vietnamese word "động đất" is a noun that means "earthquake" in English. It refers to the shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth’s surface.

Usage Instructions:

1. Basic Usage: You can use "động đất" to talk about earthquakes in general, such as when discussing natural disasters or geological events.
2. Example Sentence:
   • "Hôm qua có một trận động đất lớn ở miền trung Việt Nam."
   • (Translation: "There was a big earthquake in central Vietnam yesterday.")

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "động đất" can be used in phrases to discuss earthquake preparedness, the effects of earthquakes on buildings, and scientific studies related to seismology. For example: - "Các nhà khoa học đang nghiên cứu về động đất để phát triển hệ thống cảnh báo sớm." - (Translation: "Scientists are studying earthquakes to develop an early warning system.")

Word Variants:

• Động đất mạnh: strong earthquake
• Động đất nhẹ: mild earthquake
• Địa chấn: another term for seismic activity, often used interchangeably with "động đất" in scientific contexts.

Different Meaning:

While "động đất" primarily means "earthquake," in a metaphorical sense, it can describe a situation that causes significant upheaval or change, similar to how an earthquake disrupts the ground.

Synonyms:

• Địa chấn: This is a more technical term that also refers to seismic activity or earthquakes.
• Chấn động: This term can mean "shock" or "tremor" and can be used in different contexts, although it is not specifically limited to earthquakes.

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noun

1. earthquake, seism