Definition

1. Noun:
   • Emergency use; use in case of urgency: Refers to something prepared or reserved specifically for use when an urgent or unforeseen need arises. It implies a state of readiness for critical situations.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Có sẵn cái đèn pin đề phòng khi động dụng. (Keep a flashlight ready for emergency use.)
  • Khoản tiền này để dành cho động dụng. (This sum of money is reserved for urgent use.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is formal and is typically used in the context of preparedness, contingency planning, or resource allocation for unforeseen events. It often describes items (like tools, funds, or supplies) that are not for daily use but are kept available.

Variants and Related Words

• Dự phòng (adj/n): reserve, backup, standby. Has a broader application than "động dụng."
  • Máy phát điện dự phòng (Backup generator)

Synonyms

• Emergency use: utilization during a crisis.
• Contingency use: use in case of a possible future event.
• Urgent application: putting something to use in a pressing situation.

Notes on Usage

• "Động dụng" is a relatively formal and somewhat literary term. In modern, everyday Vietnamese, phrases like "dùng khi khẩn cấp" (use in an emergency) or "dự phòng" (for backup) are more commonly used.
• It functions primarily as a noun, often appearing after prepositions like "cho" (for) or "khi" (when) to indicate purpose or timing.

1. Use in emergency
   • Có sẵn cái đèn pin đề phồng khi động dụng
     To keep a torch ready for emergency use (when the need arises)