đúc

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The Vietnamese word "đúc" is a verb that primarily means "to cast" or "to mold." It is often used in the context of shaping materials, like metal or clay, into a specific form.

Usage Instructions:

• "Đúc" is commonly used in both everyday conversation and in technical contexts relating to manufacturing or crafting.
• You can use "đúc" when discussing creating something by pouring a liquid material into a mold.

Example:

• "Người thợ đúc kim loại làm ra chiếc cúp này." (The metal worker cast this cup.)

Advanced Usage:

• In a figurative sense, "đúc" can also mean that two things are very similar or alike, as in the expression "chúng nó giống nhau như đúc," which translates to "they are very much alike."
• This usage can be applied to describe people, objects, or situations that share common characteristics.

Word Variants:

• The word "đúc" can combine with other words to form phrases, such as:
  • "đúc khuôn" (to cast into a mold)
  • "đúc đồng" (to cast bronze)

Different Meanings:

1. Literal Meaning: To cast or mold materials (like metal).
2. Figurative Meaning: To describe two things that are very similar or identical.

Academic

verb

1. to cast; to found to be alike
   • chúng nó giống nhau như đúc
     They are very much alike