tốp
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Definition
- Noun:
- A small, informal group of people, animals, or objects, often gathered or moving together for a common purpose or activity.
- A subset or a small team within a larger collective.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Một tốp học sinh đang thảo luận. (A small group of students is discussing.)
- Chúng tôi đi tham quan theo từng tốp nhỏ. (We went on the tour in small groups.)
- Một tốp chim bay về phía nam. (A small flock of birds flew southward.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "tốp" often implies a casual, temporary, or organized subdivision. It is commonly used in contexts like education (group work), tourism, military, or casual gatherings.
- "tốp năm": Refers specifically to a group of five, often used in military or organizational contexts to denote a squad.
- Lính được chia thành các tốp năm. (The soldiers were divided into groups of five.)
Variants and Related Words
- Nhóm (n): A more general and common term for "group," which can be of any size.
- Nhóm bạn thân (Close friend group)
- Đội (n): Often implies a more formal or organized team with a specific function.
- Đội bóng (Soccer team)
- Bọn (n): A colloquial, sometimes pejorative, term for a gang or bunch of people.
- Bọn trẻ (The kids / that bunch of kids)
Synonyms
- Small group: A limited number of individuals.
- Cluster: A small, close group.
- Squad: A small team, especially in military or work contexts.
- Crew: A group of people working together.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Đi từng tốp: To go in small groups or batches.
- Khách tham quan được yêu cầu đi từng tốp. (Visitors are required to go in small groups.)
- Chia thành tốp: To divide into small groups.
- Giáo viên chia lớp thành nhiều tốp để thảo luận. (The teacher divided the class into several small groups for discussion.)