đắt khách

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The Vietnamese word "đắt khách" translates to "popular" or "in high demand" in English. It is often used to describe businesses, products, or services that attract many customers or have a lot of sales.

Explanation:

• Meaning: "Đắt khách" literally means "expensive to customers," but it is used to indicate that something is very popular or sought after. For example, a restaurant that is always busy with diners could be described as "đắt khách."

Usage Instructions:

• Use "đắt khách" when talking about a shop, restaurant, event, or anything that is attracting a lot of customers or attention.
• It is commonly used in both casual and formal conversations.

Example:

• Câu (Sentence): Nhà hàng này rất đắt khách vào cuối tuần. Translation: This restaurant is very popular on weekends.

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "đắt khách" in combination with other words to specify what is popular. For instance:
  • "Cửa hàng quần áo này đắt khách vì có nhiều mẫu mã đẹp." (This clothing store is popular because it has many beautiful designs.)

Word Variants:

• "Khách" means "customer" or "guest."
• "Đắt" can mean "expensive," but in this context, it modifies "khách" to indicate high demand rather than high price.

Different Meanings:

• In some contexts, "đắt" can refer to something that is indeed expensive. However, when paired with "khách," it shifts to denote popularity.

Synonyms:

• Hút khách: also means "attractive to customers."
• Phổ biến: means "popular" or "common," but is slightly broader and can apply to ideas or trends, not just businesses.

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