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bão số 5
/baːw˧˨ʔ so˧˥ ɓɔ˧˨ʔ/
a tropical storm of category 5 strength
Hôm nay có tin báo bão số 5 đang di chuyển về phía đất liền.
There's news today that a category 5 storm is moving toward the mainland.
technical
A tropical cyclone or typhoon classified as category 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, indicating the most severe level of storm intensity with sustained winds exceeding 157 mph (252 km/h).
Bão số 5 này có thể gây ra thiệt hại nặng nề cho khu vực ven biển.
This category 5 storm could cause severe damage to coastal areas.
In Vietnamese meteorology, 'bão số 5' follows the same classification system as the Saffir-Simpson scale used internationally for hurricanes and typhoons.
informal
Metaphorically, it can refer to any extremely intense or overwhelming situation, though this usage is less common.
Cuộc thi này là một bão số 5 đối với tôi!
This competition is a category 5 storm for me!
Collocations
bão số 5category 5 stormcảnh báo bão số 5category 5 storm warning
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Meteorological Classification
In Vietnamese, storms are classified from 'bão số 1' (weakest) to 'bão số 5' (strongest), similar to the Saffir-Simpson scale used internationally.
Gold Rule
Technical vs. Informal Usage
Use 'bão số 5' primarily in meteorological contexts. The metaphorical usage is informal and should be used with caution.
Word Origin
The term 'bão số 5' combines 'bão' (storm) with 'số 5' (number 5), directly referencing the highest level of storm classification in Vietnamese meteorological terminology.
Usage Notes
While primarily a meteorological term, 'bão số 5' can occasionally be used metaphorically to describe any extremely intense or overwhelming situation, though this usage is less common and more informal.
Word Breakdown
bão
storm
rootsố 5
number 5
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