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bãi

/bâːj/
noun★Intermediate
general

A sandy or pebbly area along the shore of a sea, lake, or river.

Bãi biển này rất đẹp vào mùa hè.

This beach is very beautiful in the summer.

💡

Can also refer to a sandy area in general, not necessarily by water.

general

A clearing or open space, often used for specific purposes like parking or storage.

Chúng tôi đã để xe ở bãi đỗ xe.

We parked our car in the parking lot.

💡

In this sense, it can be translated as 'lot' or 'yard'.

Collocations

bãi biểnbeachbãi đỗ xeparking lotbãi rácgarbage dump

Synonyms

Related Phrases

bãi biểnphrase
beach
bãi đỗ xephrase
parking lot
bãi rácphrase
garbage dump

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The meaning of 'bãi' depends heavily on the context. For example, 'bãi biển' means 'beach,' while 'bãi đỗ xe' means 'parking lot.'

⚡Gold Rule

Common Usage

'Bãi' is a versatile word that can refer to beaches, parking lots, or garbage dumps. Always consider the context to determine the correct meaning.

📖Word Origin

From Sino-Vietnamese 灘 (bãi), meaning 'beach' or 'sandy area'.

📝Usage Notes

The word 'bãi' can refer to various types of open or sandy areas, depending on the context. It is commonly used to describe beaches, parking lots, or even garbage dumps.

Word Breakdown

bãi
sandy or open area
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh

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