thủy tai
Definition
- Noun:
- Flood disaster: A natural disaster caused by an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry. It is a compound word formed from "thủy" (water) and "tai" (disaster), directly meaning a water-related calamity.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Miền Trung Việt Nam thường xuyên hứng chịu thủy tai. (Central Vietnam frequently endures flood disasters.)
- Các biện pháp ứng phó với thủy tai đang được cải thiện. (Measures to respond to flood disasters are being improved.)
- Thủy tai đã gây thiệt hại nghiêm trọng về mùa màng. (The flood disaster caused serious damage to crops.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is formal and is often used in news reports, official documents, and scientific contexts related to disaster management and climate.
Variants and Related Words
- Lũ lụt (n): flood, flooding. This is a more common, general term for a flood event.
- Lũ lụt cuốn trôi nhiều nhà cửa. (The flood swept away many houses.)
- Thiên tai (n): natural disaster. This is a broader category that includes .
- Bão, lốc, và hạn hán đều là các loại thiên tai. (Storms, tornadoes, and droughts are all types of natural disasters.)
Synonyms
- Flood calamity
- Inundation disaster
Related Terms
- Phòng chống thiên tai: disaster prevention and control.
- Chính phủ đầu tư vào công tác phòng chống thiên tai. (The government invests in disaster prevention and control work.)