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lũ lụt

/luː lɯt/
noun★Intermediate💡 flood

“Mưa lớn đã gây ra lũ lụt trong khu vực.”

Heavy rain caused flooding in the area.

formal

A natural disaster caused by excessive rainfall, overflowing rivers, or storm surges, leading to water covering normally dry land.

Lũ lụt năm nay đã làm hư hỏng nhiều nhà cửa.

This year's floods damaged many homes.

Chúng ta cần chuẩn bị cho lũ lụt sắp tới.

We need to prepare for the upcoming floods.

💡

The term is commonly used in weather reports and disaster management contexts.

Collocations

lũ lụt lớnsevere floodlũ lụt bãostorm floodngăn chặn lũ lụtprevent flooding

Synonyms

ngập lụtlũngập

Antonyms

khô hạnhạn hán

Related Phrases

ngập lụtphrase
flooding
lũ bãophrase
storm flood

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Formal Contexts

In formal contexts such as news reports or official announcements, 'lũ lụt' is often used to describe large-scale flooding events.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Overgeneralization

While 'lũ lụt' can refer to any type of flooding, it is often used specifically for large-scale, destructive floods caused by natural disasters.

📖Word Origin

The term 'lũ lụt' is a compound of 'lũ' (flood) and 'lụt' (to overflow), reflecting the natural phenomenon of water overflowing its banks.

📝Usage Notes

The phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing natural disasters or weather conditions. It is often used in news reports, weather forecasts, and emergency announcements.

Word Breakdown

lũ
flood
root
+
lụt
to overflow
root
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