No. 188 in Vietnamese
dầu
The Vietnamese word "dầu" means "oil" in English.
In a sentence
Dầu ăn này rất tốt cho sức khỏe.
This cooking oil is very good for health.
Dầu in this context means 'oil' specifically used for cooking or consumption, indicating its usage as a noun referring to a substance.
Dầu trời mưa, chúng ta vẫn đi chơi.
Even though it is raining, we still go out.
Dầu here is used as a conjunction, synonymous with 'though' or 'even though', to introduce a concessional clause.
Anh ấy đã phát hiện ra một mỏ dầu mới.
He has discovered a new oil field.
In this example, Dầu refers to 'petroleum' or 'crude oil', highlighting its meaning in the context of natural resources.
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