biển

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The Vietnamese word "biển" primarily means "sea." It is a noun used to refer to large bodies of saltwater, which are often associated with beaches, marine life, and nautical activities.

Usage Instructions

"Biển" can be used in various contexts. It is generally used when talking about the ocean or seas, but it can also have metaphorical meanings in different phrases.

Examples

1. Simple Usage:

   • "Tôi thích đi biển vào mùa hè." (I like going to the sea in the summer.)

2. Advanced Usage:

   • "Biển người dự mít tinh rất đông." (The sea of people attending the meeting was very large.) Here, "biển" is used metaphorically to describe a large crowd.

Word Variants

• Biển cả: This phrase means "the open sea" or "the deep sea."
• Biển khơi: Refers to the high seas, away from the shore.

Different Meanings

While "biển" primarily means "sea," it can also refer to other contexts: - Biển lúa: This means "a sea of rice plants," describing vast fields of rice. - Biển quảng cáo: This translates to "advertising poster," where "biển" refers to a signboard or advertisement. - Biển chỉ đường: This means "directional sign," indicating signs that give directions.

Synonyms

• Đại dương: This means "ocean" and is often used to refer to larger bodies of water.
• Hải dương: Another term for "ocean," with a more formal connotation.

Academic

noun

1. Sea
   • cá biển
     sea fish
   • tàu biển
     a sea-going ship
   • biển người dự mít tinh
     a sea of people was attending the meeting
   • biển lúa
     a sea of rice plants
   • vùng biển, hải phận
     territorial waters
2. Escutcheon (do vua ban)
3. Signboard, poster, plate, post
   • biển quảng cáo
     an advertising poster
   • biển chỉ đường