giun sán

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The Vietnamese word "giun sán" refers to "parasitical worms" in English. These are worms that live in or on a host organism and can cause harm to that host. They are often found in the intestines of animals and humans, where they can feed off nutrients and cause various health issues.

Usage Instructions:

• "Giun sán" is typically used in medical or biological contexts when discussing health, parasites, or infections.
• You might encounter this term in discussions about hygiene, food safety, or veterinary care.

Example:

• "Trẻ em có thể bị nhiễm giun sán nếu không rửa tay sạch sẽ." (Children can get infected with parasitical worms if they do not wash their hands properly.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced discussions, "giun sán" can be used in technical contexts, such as: - Discussing specific types of parasitic worms, like "giun đũa" (roundworm) or "sán lá" (liver fluke). - Talking about prevention methods, such as deworming treatments or the importance of sanitation.

Word Variants:

• "Giun" (worm): This term can refer to any kind of worm, not necessarily parasitic.
• "Sán" (fluke or flatworm): This term is more specific to flatworms, which are a type of parasitic worm.

Different Meanings:

While "giun sán" primarily refers to parasitic worms, it can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe something that is harmful or a nuisance, similar to how we might say "a pest" in English.

Synonyms:

• "Worm" (giun): A general term for any worm.
• "Parasite" (ký sinh trùng): A broader term that includes all organisms that live on or in a host and cause harm, not just worms.

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1. Parasitical worms(nói khái quát)