thiệt hại

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The Vietnamese word "thiệt hại" is commonly used to express the concept of loss or damage. It can be both a verb and a noun, depending on how it is used in a sentence.

Basic Definition:

• Verb: To suffer a loss or damage.
• Noun: Damage, loss, or injury.

Usage Instructions:

• When used as a verb, "thiệt hại" describes the action of experiencing a loss or damage.
• When used as a noun, it refers to the actual loss or damage that has occurred.

Example Sentences:

1. As a Verb:

   • "Công ty đã thiệt hại lớn do thiên tai."
   • (The company suffered significant losses due to the natural disaster.)

2. As a Noun:

   • "Thiệt hại từ cơn bão này rất nghiêm trọng."
   • (The damage from this storm is very serious.)

Advanced Usage:

You can use "thiệt hại" in more complex sentences, especially in formal or professional contexts: - "Chúng tôi cần đánh giá thiệt hại trước khi đưa ra giải pháp." - (We need to assess the damage before proposing a solution.)

Word Variants:

• Thiệt hại kinh tế: Economic loss
• Thiệt hại vật chất: Material damage
• Thiệt hại về nhân mạng: Loss of life (in a disaster context)

Different Meanings:

While its primary meanings relate to loss and damage, "thiệt hại" can also imply a negative impact on resources, reputation, or well-being in various contexts.

Synonyms:

• Tổn thất: Loss; often used interchangeably with "thiệt hại" in many contexts.
• Hư hại: Damage; refers more specifically to physical damage.

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verb

1. to suffer a loss, to suffer damage

noun

1. damage, loss, injury