No. 948 in Vietnamese
đèo
"Đèo" means "mountain pass" in English.
In a sentence
Chúng tôi đã leo qua một con đèo cao trong chuyến du lịch.
We climbed over a high mountain pass on the trip.
Here, 'đèo' refers to a mountain pass, emphasizing natural geography.
Cô ấy cứ thích đèo bồng những người bạn trẻ trên xe đạp.
She enjoys giving rides on her bicycle to young friends.
In this usage, 'đèo' refers to carrying someone on a bicycle or vehicle.
Nơi này ở gần đèo Hải Vân, nổi tiếng với cảnh đẹp.
This place is near Hải Vân Pass, famous for its scenic beauty.
'Đèo' is used here as part of the name of a specific mountain pass, emphasizing its locational identity.
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