No. 261 in Vietnamese
đặc
"Đặc" in English means "thick," "concentrated," or "special," depending on context.
In a sentence
Công thức này tạo ra một loại súp rất đặc.
This recipe creates a very thick soup.
In this context, 'đặc' describes the thick consistency of the soup, referring to its physical property.
Anh ấy có một giọng nói rất đặc biệt.
He has a very distinct voice.
Here, 'đặc biệt' is a compound word meaning 'special' or 'distinct,' showing its metaphorical usage in describing a quality.
Khu vực này được bảo vệ như một khu bảo tồn đặc biệt.
This area is protected as a special sanctuary.
In this case, 'đặc biệt' again uses 'đặc' within a compound word to describe something unique or prioritized, but applied to a conservation area.
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