Definition

Verb: 1. To sew with a specific stitch; to stitch (in a particular way): Refers to the action of sewing, often implying a specific technique like a backstitch or a stitch that is strong and visible, commonly used for seams or decorative borders. 2. To punch; to perforate; to pierce: To make a hole in something, typically using a tool, by applying sudden force. 3. To raid; to storm; to rush into suddenly: To enter or attack a place suddenly and forcefully, often by surprise.

Adverb: 4. Suddenly; abruptly; all of a sudden: Describes an action or event that happens quickly and unexpectedly.

Usage Examples

• Verb (to sew):
  • Chị ấy đột đường viền cổ áo rất khéo. (She stitched the collar border very skillfully.)
  • Đường đột này rất chắc. (This seam stitch is very strong.)
• Verb (to punch/perforate):
  • Anh thợ dùng máy để đột lỗ trên tấm kim loại. (The worker used a machine to punch holes in the metal sheet.)
  • Cần đột thêm lỗ trên dây đai. (We need to punch another hole in the belt.)
• Verb (to raid):
  • Lực lượng đặc nhiệm đột vào sào huyệt của bọn tội phạm. (The special forces raided the criminals' den.)
  • Quân ta đột phá được vào thành. (Our troops stormed into the citadel.)
• Adverb (suddenly):
  • Trời đột nhiên đổ mưa. (It suddenly started to rain.)
  • Anh ấy đột ngột đứng dậy rời đi. (He abruptly stood up and left.)

Advanced Usage

• "đột nhập": to infiltrate; to break into. This is a compound verb where "đột" carries the meaning of sudden, forceful entry.
  • Kẻ trộm đột nhập vào nhà lúc nửa đêm. (The thief broke into the house at midnight.)
• "đột phá": to break through; to make a breakthrough. This compound verb combines the idea of a sudden, forceful action ("đột") with breaking a barrier ("phá").
  • Nhóm nghiên cứu đã có đột phá quan trọng. (The research team made an important breakthrough.)

Variants and Related Words

• Đột nhiên (adv): Suddenly. A more common adverb form.
• Đột ngột (adv): Abruptly; suddenly. Emphasizes the unexpected nature.
• Mũi đột (n): A punch (tool); a perforator. The tool used for punching holes.
• Đột kích (v): To launch a surprise attack; to raid. A military term.

Synonyms

• (For sewing): May, khâu (to sew, to stitch). "Đột" is a more specific type of stitching.
• (For punching): Đục (to chisel), khoan (to drill). These involve making holes but with different methods.
• (For raiding): Ập vào, xông vào (to rush into).
• (For suddenly): Bỗng nhiên, thình lình (suddenly).

Related Phrases (Compound Verbs)

• Đột biến (v/n): To mutate; mutation. Used in biology.
  • Virus có thể đột biến. (The virus can mutate.)
• Đột tử (v): To die suddenly.
  • Căn bệnh có thể dẫn đến đột tử. (The illness can lead to sudden death.)

Related Idioms

• "Đột khởi": To rise suddenly/sharply. Often used for prices, fame, or status.
  • Cổ phiếu công ty đột khởi trong phiên giao dịch. (The company's stock rose sharply during the trading session.)

verb

1. to sew; to stich