chặng

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The Vietnamese word "chặng" is a noun that means "stage," "halt," or "hop." It is often used to describe segments of a journey, particularly when referring to travel or movement.

Basic Usage

• Chặng can refer to a part of a journey or a stop along the way. For example:
  • Con đường chia thành mấy chặng means "the route was divided into several stages."
  • Bố trí nhiều chặng nghỉ trên đường hành quân translates to "to set up many halts on the march."

Examples

1. Chặng ăn: This means "an eating stage," referring to a designated time or place for eating during a journey.

   • Example: "Chúng ta sẽ dừng lại ở chặng ăn để nghỉ ngơi." (We will stop at the eating stage to rest.)

2. Chặng ngủ: This means "a sleeping stage," indicating a time or place designated for sleeping while traveling.

   • Example: "Sau chặng ngủ, chúng ta sẽ tiếp tục hành trình." (After the sleeping stage, we will continue the journey.)

3. Bay từ Hà Nội đến Berlin qua ba chặng: This means "to fly from Hanoi to Berlin in three hops."

   • Example: "Chuyến bay của tôi từ Hà Nội đến Berlin có ba chặng." (My flight from Hanoi to Berlin has three hops.)

Advanced Usage

In more advanced contexts, chặng can be used metaphorically to describe stages in processes or development: - Example: "Trong quá trình học tập, mỗi chặng đều có ý nghĩa quan trọng." (In the learning process, each stage is important.)

Word Variants

• Chặng đường: This phrase means "the way" or "the route," emphasizing the path taken.
• Chặng bay: This refers specifically to a flight segment in air travel.

Different Meanings

While "chặng" primarily refers to stages or segments, it can also denote a pause or break in a journey, emphasizing rest or transition points.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for "chặng" include: - Giai đoạn: Meaning "phase" or "period," often used in broader contexts beyond travel. - Mốc: Meaning "milestone," which can indicate significant points along a journey or process.

Academic

noun

1. Stage, halt; hop (đường bay)
   • con đường chia thành mấy chặng
     the route was divided into several stages
   • bố trí nhiều chặng nghỉ trên đường hành quân
     to set up many halts on the march
   • chặng ăn
     an eating stage
   • chặng ngủ
     a sleeping stage
   • bay từ Hà Nội đến Berlin qua ba chặng
     to fly from Hanoi to Berlin in three hops