đau
/ðɑw/Painful or causing pain
Tôi đau đầu.
I have a headache.
Chấn thương này rất đau.
This injury is very painful.
Commonly used to describe physical pain or discomfort.
Emotionally painful or distressing
Tin này làm tôi đau lòng.
This news hurts my feelings.
Câu chuyện đó rất đau đớn.
That story is very heartbreaking.
Can also describe emotional pain or sadness.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage in Context
'Đau' is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often paired with body parts to describe specific pains, such as 'đau đầu' (headache) or 'đau tim' (heartache).
⚡Gold Rule
Emotional vs. Physical Pain
While 'đau' primarily describes physical pain, it can also be used to express emotional distress, especially in informal contexts.
📖Word Origin
From Proto-Vietic *ɗaːw (pain)
📝Usage Notes
The word 'đau' is commonly used to describe both physical and emotional pain. It can be used as an adjective or a verb.