đĩa

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The Vietnamese word "đĩa" has several meanings and uses depending on the context. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand it better:

Basic Meaning

1. Plate or Dish: The most common meaning of "đĩa" is a plate or dish used for serving food. For example:

   • Example: "Tôi đặt thức ăn lên đĩa." (I put the food on the plate.)

2. Chainwheel (of a Bicycle): In the context of bicycles, "đĩa" refers to the chainwheel or the part that the chain wraps around to help move the bike.

   • Example: "Đĩa xe đạp cần được bảo trì thường xuyên." (The bicycle chainwheel needs regular maintenance.)

3. Discus: "Đĩa" can also refer to a discus, which is a sports equipment used in track and field for throwing.

   • Example: "Môn ném đĩa là một môn thể thao Olympic." (The discus throw is an Olympic sport.)

Advanced Usage

• In more advanced contexts, "đĩa" can be used metaphorically to describe a platform or stage for something, such as in discussions, presentations, or performances.

Word Variants

• There are no direct variants of "đĩa," but you might encounter related words in different contexts:
  • Đĩa CD: CD (compact disc)
  • Đĩa mềm: Floppy disk (an older data storage format)

Different Meanings

• Culinary Context: In cooking or serving, "đĩa" can refer to any kind of plate or serving dish.
• Sports Context: In athletics, it specifically pertains to the discus throw event or the equipment used for that event.

Synonyms

• For plate or dish, some synonyms include:
  • Mâm: A larger serving tray or platter.
  • Bát: Bowl (though it is not flat like a plate, it is used for serving food).

Usage Instructions

• When using "đĩa" in conversation, consider the context to ensure that the meaning is clear. If you're discussing food, it's likely referring to a plate. In a sports context, it would refer to the discus or chainwheel.

Academic

1. Plate, dish
   • Đĩa sứ
     A China plate
2. Chainwheel (of a bycicle)
3. Discus
   • Môn ném đĩa
     The discus throw