Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Concentrated: Having components closely packed together; not dilute or weak. Often describes a solution, mixture, or substance with a high proportion of a particular component relative to the solvent or medium.
   • Strong / Intense: Characterized by great force, potency, or density. Can describe abstract qualities like atmosphere, emotion, or flavor.

2. Adverb:

   • In a concentrated / dense manner: Describes an action performed with high density or intensity.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • Nước mắm này rất đậm đặc. (This fish sauce is very concentrated.)
  • Không khí trong phòng đậm đặc sự căng thẳng. (The air in the room was thick with tension.)
  • Đây là một dung dịch axit đậm đặc. (This is a concentrated acid solution.)

• Adverb:

  • Khói tỏa ra đậm đặc từ đám cháy. (Smoke billowed densely from the fire.)

Advanced Usage

• Used in scientific and technical contexts to describe solutions, gases, or mixtures.
• Used figuratively to describe non-physical phenomena, such as a dense atmosphere, intense emotion, or rich cultural elements.

Variants and Related Words

• Cô đặc (v): to condense, to concentrate (a liquid by removing water).

  • Nước ép được cô đặc thành siro. (The fruit juice is condensed into syrup.)

• Đậm (adj): rich, strong (often for color, taste, or style).

  • Cô ấy thích phong cách đậm. (She likes a bold style.)

Synonyms

• Concentrated: made less dilute.
• Dense: closely compacted in substance.
• Thick: having a high viscosity or consistency.
• Intense: of extreme force, degree, or strength.

Related Idioms

• Đặc sánh: (literally "thick and viscous") often used similarly to describe a dense liquid or a dense, heavy situation.
  • Câu chuyện trở nên đặc sánh những tình tiết ly kỳ. (The story became dense with thrilling details.)

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