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bão

/ɓaːw˧˧/
noun★Beginner
general

A violent and destructive storm, typically with strong winds and heavy rain.

Bão đã gây thiệt hại lớn cho khu vực ven biển.

The storm caused significant damage to the coastal area.

💡

The term 'bão' is commonly used to refer to tropical storms or typhoons in Vietnam.

Collocations

bão lốctornadobão nhiệt đớitropical stormbão cuatyphoon

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

bão lốcphrase
tornado
bão nhiệt đớiphrase
tropical storm
bão cuaphrase
typhoon

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Weather Forecasts

'Bão' is frequently used in weather forecasts to describe severe storms, especially in coastal regions.

⚡Gold Rule

Metaphorical Use

While 'bão' primarily refers to storms, it can also be used metaphorically to describe chaotic or turbulent situations, such as 'bão chính trị' (political storm).

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Sino-Vietnamese word '暴' (bạo), meaning 'violent' or 'sudden', combined with the native Vietnamese word 'ão' (a type of strong wind).

📝Usage Notes

In Vietnamese, 'bão' is often used to describe severe weather events, particularly tropical storms and typhoons. It can also be used metaphorically to describe chaotic or turbulent situations.

Word Breakdown

bạo
violent or sudden
root
+
ão
strong wind
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh

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