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Definition
- Noun:
- Rank; grade; class: A level or position within a hierarchical system, often used in the context of martial arts, examinations, or social status.
- A small, long, and high wooden table of ancient style, often used as an altar: An archaic meaning for a specific type of furniture.
- (Slang, colloquial) That side; over there: A shortened, informal form of "đằng ấy" (that side/place).
Usage Examples
- Noun (Rank/Grade): (He has achieved the highest rank in this martial art.) (This exam will determine the student's grade.)
- Noun (Table): (The ancient wooden table was placed in the worship room.)
- Noun (Slang: That side): (Put the bag over there.)
Advanced Usage
- "lên đẳng": to be promoted to a higher rank/grade. (After the exam, she was officially promoted in rank.)
- "nhất đẳng": first rank/grade; top class. (He is a top-class expert in this field.)
Variants and Related Words
- Đẳng cấp (n): Class, stratum, level (often socio-economic). (This car belongs to a luxury class.)
- Đẳng thức (n): Equality, equation (in mathematics). (Solving this equation is very complex.)
- Đẳng lập (adj): Coordinate, equal in status. (The two coordinate clauses are connected by the word "and".)
Synonyms
- Cấp (n): Level, grade. (rank).
- Bậc (n): Step, grade, level. (master level).
- Hạng (n): Class, category, rank. (first class).
Related Phrases (Collocations)
- Thi đẳng: to take a rank promotion exam. (The martial arts students are preparing for the rank promotion exam.)
- Đai đẳng: rank belt (in martial arts). (The color of the rank belt indicates the skill level.)
Related Idioms
- "Cao đẳng": (literally: high rank) This is a fixed term meaning "college-level" (higher education). (Technical College).
- "Trung đẳng": (literally: middle rank) This is a dated term for "intermediate-level" or vocational school. (intermediate-level education).