dốc

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The Vietnamese word "dốc" has several meanings and can be used as a noun, adjective, or verb. Here’s a detailed explanation to help you understand it better.

Meanings and Usage

1. As a Noun:

   • "Dốc" means slope or incline. It refers to a surface that is not flat but rises or falls at an angle.
   • Example: "Con dốc này rất cao." (This slope is very high.)

2. As an Adjective:

   • When used as an adjective, "dốc" describes something that is sloping.
   • Example: "Đường dốc" means "sloping road."
   • Advanced Usage: You can describe areas with varying steepness, such as "một con dốc nhẹ" (a gentle slope) or "một con dốc đứng" (a steep slope).

3. As a Verb:

   • "Dốc" can also be a verb meaning to slope or to dip. It indicates an action of leaning or descending.
   • Example: "Đường hơi dốc" means "the road dipped a little."

4. To Empty:

   • "Dốc" can mean to empty or to turn something upside down. This usage is often seen when talking about removing contents from something.
   • Example: "Dốc túi" means "to empty one's pockets."

Word Variants

• "Dốc đứng": This variant means a "steep slope."
• "Dốc ngược": This phrase means "to turn upside down," implying the act of flipping something over.

Different Meanings

• While "dốc" primarily relates to slopes and inclines, it can also imply the action of emptying out, making it versatile in different contexts.

Synonyms

• For slope:
  • "Dốc" can be synonymous with "dốc nghiêng" (inclined slope) or "dốc lên" (uphill slope).
• For to empty:
  • It can relate to the verb "lật" (to turn over) in contexts where something is flipped to empty it.

Example Sentences

• Noun: "Chúng tôi phải đi lên con dốc này để đến đỉnh núi." (We have to go up this slope to reach the mountain peak.)
• Adjective: "Caution! Đường này rất dốc." (Caution!

Academic

noun

1. slope; ineline
   • đường dốc
     sloping street

adj

1. sloping

verb

1. to slope; to dip
   • đường hơi dốc
     The road dipped a little to empty; to turn upside down
   • dốc túi
     to empty one's pockets of their contents