No. 238 in Vietnamese
đấu
"Đấu" in English means "fight," "compete," or "match," depending on context.
In a sentence
Chúng tôi tham gia cuộc đấu bóng đá vào cuối tuần này.
We are participating in the soccer match this weekend.
In this sentence, 'đấu' is used as a noun in the compound word 'cuộc đấu', which means 'a match' or 'a competition' in the context of sports or similar activities.
Hai đội bóng đá đấu với nhau để giành chứ vô địch.
The two soccer teams compete against each other to win the championship.
Here, 'đấu' is used as a verb, meaning 'to compete' or 'to contest', describing the action of the teams.
Tôi đã đấu tranh để đạt được mục tiêu của mình.
I struggled to achieve my goals.
In this context, 'đấu' is part of the compound word 'đấu tranh', which means 'to struggle' or 'to strive', thus expressing an effort or endeavor.
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