dốc đứng

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The Vietnamese word "dốc đứng" means "steep" or "abrupt," often used to describe something that has a very sharp incline or slope, such as a mountain or hill. It can refer to places where the ground rises sharply, making it difficult to walk or climb.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "dốc đứng" to describe geographical features, like mountains, hills, or roads.
• It can be used in both casual conversations and more formal contexts, such as travel descriptions or geographical studies.

Example:

• "Con đường lên đỉnh núi rất dốc đứng."
  • Translation: "The road to the top of the mountain is very steep."

Advanced Usage:

• "Dốc đứng" can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation that is very challenging or difficult to overcome, similar to saying "a steep challenge" in English.
• Example: "Bài toán này thật sự dốc đứng cho tôi."
  • Translation: "This problem is really steep for me."

Word Variants:

• "Dốc" (slope) can be used alone to describe a less severe incline.
• "Đứng" usually means "standing" but combines with "dốc" to emphasize the steepness.

Different Meanings:

• While primarily used to describe steep slopes, in some contexts, "dốc đứng" can also refer to a high degree of intensity or degree in other situations, like emotions or challenges.

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1. Abrupt
   • Sườn núi dốc đứng
     An abrupt mountain slope