đường phố

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The Vietnamese word "đường phố" translates to "street" in English. It refers to the public roads in a city or town where vehicles and pedestrians can travel.

Usage Instructions:

• "Đường phố" is commonly used to describe areas in urban settings.
• It can refer to any kind of street, whether it is busy or quiet, wide or narrow.

Example:

• "Tôi đi bộ trên đường phố." (I walk on the street.)
• "Đường phố ở Hà Nội rất đông đúc." (The streets in Hanoi are very crowded.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Đường phố" can also be used in expressions or compound words, such as:
  • "đường phố lớn" (main street)
  • "đường phố nhỏ" (narrow street)
  • "đường phố chính" (main road)

Word Variants:

• "Đường" alone means "road" or "way," which can refer to any kind of pathway, not just in urban areas.
• "Phố" by itself means "street" or "town," often used to describe a specific area with shops, restaurants, and social activities.

Different Meanings:

• "Đường phố" primarily means "street," but it can also imply the atmosphere or life of the street, such as in discussing street culture or street vendors.

Synonyms:

• "Đường" (road, way)
• "Phố" (street, often used in the context of a neighborhood or area with shops)

Additional Notes:

When using "đường phố," you can combine it with other words to describe specific types of streets or the activities happening on those streets. For instance: - "ẩm thực đường phố" means "street food," referring to food sold by vendors on the streets.

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