Definition

1. Verb phrase:
   • To prevent loss/wastage: The primary meaning of "chống hao" is to take action to prevent or reduce loss, waste, or depletion of something, such as materials, goods, or resources.
   • To be anti-waste: It describes measures or characteristics aimed at combating wastefulness.

Usage Examples

• Verb phrase:
  • Nhà máy áp dụng nhiều biện pháp chống hao nguyên liệu. (The factory applies many measures to prevent the loss of raw materials.)
  • Loại bao bì này có tính năng chống hao hụt. (This type of packaging has an anti-waste feature.)

Advanced Usage

• "chống hao mòn": to prevent wear and tear (a specific compound phrase where "hao" combines with "mòn").
  • Dầu máy này giúp chống hao mòn cho động cơ. (This engine oil helps prevent wear and tear for the engine.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chống (verb): to resist, to oppose, to prevent. A core verb often used in combinations like "chống thấm" (waterproof), "chống nắng" (sunproof).
• Hao (verb/adjective): to diminish, to deplete, to waste. Often used in words like "hao hụt" (loss, deficit), "hao mòn" (wear and tear).
• Chống lãng phí (verb phrase): to combat wastefulness. A close synonym with a broader, more general scope.

Synonyms

• Ngăn ngừa thất thoát: to prevent leakage/loss.
• Hạn chế hao hụt: to limit/reduce loss.

Related Phrases

• "Thức ăn chống hao": anti-waste feed (a specific compound term, e.g., for livestock, meaning feed formulated to minimize nutrient loss or spillage).