Bão lũ

/baːw lɨ̃/
phraseIntermediate
formal

A natural disaster involving both storms and flooding, often occurring during the monsoon season in tropical regions.

Bão lũ năm nay đã làm nhiều người mất nhà cửa.

This year's storm and flood have left many people homeless.

💡

This term is commonly used in Vietnam to describe the combined effects of typhoons and heavy rainfall leading to flooding.

Collocations

mùa bão lũstorm and flood seasonthiệt hại do bão lũdamage caused by storms and floods

Synonyms

Related Phrases

bão lũ lụtphrase
storm, flood, and landslide

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Context

This phrase is typically used to describe the combined effects of storms and flooding, which are common in tropical regions like Vietnam.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 'bão' (storm) and 'lũ' (flood), reflecting the common occurrence of these two natural disasters together in Vietnam.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in news reports and official communications about natural disasters in Vietnam.

Word Breakdown

bão
storm
root
+
flood
root
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