bến

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The Vietnamese word "bến" is a noun that refers to a specific place related to transportation or water. Here’s a breakdown of its meanings and usage:

Basic Meaning:

1. River Landing Place: "Bến" can refer to a place along a river where boats can dock or land.
2. Wharf or Dock: It is commonly used to describe a wharf or a platform where ships can be moored.
3. Station: "Bến" can also mean a station, especially in the context of buses or other forms of transport.

Usage Instructions:

• "Bến" is typically used with other words to specify what type of landing place or station it is.
• It usually precedes another noun to indicate the type of transport associated with it.

Examples:

1. bến phà: This means "ferry landing" and is used for places where ferries dock.

   • Example: "Tôi đến bến phà để bắt xe." (I went to the ferry dock to catch a ride.)

2. bến xe buýt: This means "bus station."

   • Example: "Bến xe buýt ở gần trường học." (The bus station is near the school.)

3. bến tàu: This means "ship dock."

   • Example: "Tàu sẽ cập bến lúc 5 giờ." (The ship will arrive at the dock at 5 o'clock.)

Advanced Usage:

• In a broader context, "bến" can imply a waiting place or a point of arrival, indicating a transition point in travel.
• It can also be used metaphorically to describe a place of rest or a point of arrival in life or a journey.

Word Variants:

• "Bến" can combine with other words to create compound nouns:
  • bến xe: which means "bus station."
  • bến sông: which means "riverbank" or "river dock."

Different Meanings:

While "bến" primarily refers to docking places or stations, it can also evoke the idea of a stopping point or a place of transition in a more abstract sense.

Synonyms:

• Cảng: This can mean "port," referring to larger docking facilities for ships.
• Bến cảng: This translates to "harbor" and is similar to "cảng" but often refers to smaller docking areas.

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noun

1. River watering place
2. Landing stage, wharf, station
   • bến phà
     a ferry for barges
   • tàu thủy cập bến
     the ship berths at wharf
   • bến xe buýt
     a bus station