Definition

1. Noun:
   • Cyclone: A weather phenomenon characterized by a system of winds that rotate inward toward an area of low atmospheric pressure, often bringing stormy conditions. This is the direct and primary translation for "gió xoáy" in a meteorological context.
   • Whirlwind: Can refer to a smaller-scale, rapidly rotating column of air, such as a dust devil. This usage is more general and less specific to large storm systems.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cơn gió xoáy đang tiến vào bờ biển. (The cyclone is approaching the coastline.)
  • Một cơn gió xoáy nhỏ cuốn bụi lên cao. (A small whirlwind lifted the dust into the air.)

Advanced Usage

• "gió xoáy nhiệt đới": tropical cyclone.

  • Gió xoáy nhiệt đới thường hình thành trên các đại dương. (Tropical cyclones usually form over oceans.)

• "tâm gió xoáy": the eye of the cyclone/storm.

  • Tâm gió xoáy thường rất yên tĩnh. (The eye of the cyclone is usually very calm.)

Variants and Related Words

• Lốc xoáy (n): Tornado; a violent, dangerous, rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud. This is a more intense and specific type of rotating wind.
• Vòi rồng (n): Waterspout; a tornado occurring over water. Also used colloquially for tornadoes.
• Bão (n): Storm, typhoon; often used for strong tropical cyclones in the West Pacific region.

Synonyms

• Cyclone: The most direct scientific synonym in English.
• Whirlwind: A more general term for rotating wind.
• Vortex: A more technical term for a mass of whirling fluid or air.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(Note: As "gió xoáy" is a noun, it does not have phrasal verbs. This section lists common English verb phrases used with its synonyms.) - To be hit by a cyclone: Bị một cơn gió xoáy tấn công. - To spawn a tornado: Sinh ra một cơn lốc xoáy.

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common Vietnamese idioms specifically using "gió xoáy". This section explains an English idiom related to the concept.) - A whirlwind romance/tour: A very fast-paced and intense romantic relationship or trip. This idiom uses "whirlwind" metaphorically. - Họ có một cuộc tình sét đánh. (They had a whirlwind romance.)

1. Cyclone