đóng

/ɗɔŋ/
to close

Hãy đóng cửa sổ trước khi ra ngoài.

Please close the window before going out.


general

To shut or close something, such as a door, window, or container.

Anh đã đóng tủ lạnh trước khi đi du lịch.

He closed the refrigerator before going on vacation.

Commonly used with objects that have a lid, door, or cover.

general

To complete or finish something, such as a task or project.

Chúng tôi đã đóng dự án vào cuối tháng.

We finished the project at the end of the month.

Often used in the context of completing work or tasks.

general

To seal or secure something, such as a package or container.

Hãy đóng hộp này chặt lại để hàng không bị rơi ra.

Please seal this box tightly so the items don't fall out.

Used when ensuring something is securely closed.

Collocations

đóng cửato close the doorđóng góito pack or wrapđóng tài liệuto close or finalize documents

Related Phrases

đóng cửaphrase
to close the door
đóng góiphrase
to pack or wrap
đóng tài liệuphrase
to close or finalize documents

Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Đóng' is often used with objects that have a lid, door, or cover, such as doors, windows, boxes, and containers.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning of 'đóng' can vary based on context, so pay attention to the object or action being described.

Word Origin

From the Proto-Vietic root *ɗoːŋ, meaning 'to close' or 'to shut'.

Usage Notes

The verb 'đóng' is commonly used in everyday language to describe the action of closing or completing something. It can be used with both physical objects and abstract concepts.

Word Breakdown

đóng
to close or shut
root
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