đòi đoạn

Một người đàn ông đòi đoạn ghé thăm cửa hàng sách cũ.

Definition

1. Adverb (Archaic):
   • Repeatedly; many times; on numerous occasions: An archaic term used to describe an action that happens again and again, or a state that occurs frequently.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • Ông ấy đã khuyên bảo đòi đoạn. (He advised repeatedly.)
  • Chiếc chuông ấy ngân vang đòi đoạn. (That bell resonated many times.)

Advanced Usage

• This word is primarily found in classical or literary Vietnamese texts. In modern usage, it is considered obsolete and has been replaced by more common adverbs.

Variants and Related Words

• Nhiều lần (adv): many times, frequently. The modern equivalent.

  • Cô ấy gọi điện nhiều lần. (She called many times.)

• Lặp đi lặp lại (phrase): to repeat over and over.

  • Hành động đó lặp đi lặp lại. (That action is repeated over and over.)

Synonyms

• Repeatedly: done many times.
• Frequently: occurring often.
• Often: many times; on many occasions.

Notes on Usage

• Register: Archaic/Literary. It is not used in contemporary spoken or written Vietnamese. Learners should recognize it for reading historical or poetic texts but should use modern synonyms like "nhiều lần" for active communication.