dàn

/daːn/
nounIntermediate
general

A set, group, or arrangement of objects or people.

Dàn nhạc đã chơi một bài hát đẹp.

The orchestra played a beautiful song.

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Can refer to musical ensembles, flower arrangements, or groups of people.

music

A musical ensemble, such as an orchestra or band.

Dàn nhạc giao hưởng đã biểu diễn tác phẩm của Beethoven.

The symphony orchestra performed Beethoven's work.

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Commonly used in Vietnamese to refer to orchestras or bands.

Collocations

dàn nhạcorchestradàn hoaflower arrangementdàn diễn viêncast

Synonyms

Related Phrases

dàn nhạc giao hưởngphrase
symphony orchestra
dàn hoa tếtphrase
Tet flower arrangement

💡Pro Tip

Musical Context

When referring to a musical ensemble, 'dàn' is often followed by the type of music, such as 'dàn nhạc giao hưởng' (symphony orchestra).

Gold Rule

General Usage

'Dàn' is a flexible word that can describe any organized set or group, whether of objects or people.

📖Word Origin

From Sino-Vietnamese 'dàn' (檀), originally referring to a type of wood used in musical instruments, later generalized to mean a set or arrangement.

📝Usage Notes

The word 'dàn' is versatile and can refer to various types of sets or groups, depending on context. It is commonly used in music to describe orchestras or bands.

Word Breakdown

dàn
set, group, or arrangement
root
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