Definition

1. Noun:

   • Degree; unit of measurement: A unit used to measure angles, temperature, concentration, or intensity. For example, one degree of an angle is 1/360th of a circle.
   • Extent; level; measure: A specific point or stage within a scale or system, indicating a quantity or intensity of a property (e.g., humidity level, sensitivity).

2. Preposition:

   • About; approximately; in the region of: Used before a number or time to indicate an approximate amount or time.

3. Verb (literary/religious):

   • To save; to deliver; to ferry across: Used in a religious or spiritual context, meaning for a deity (like Buddha) to save or liberate sentient beings from suffering.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • Góc này là 90 độ. (This angle is 90 degrees.)
  • Nhiệt độ hôm nay là 35 độ. (The temperature today is 35 degrees.)
  • Độ ẩm rất cao. (The humidity level is very high.)

• Preposition:

  • Cô ấy cao độ 1 mét 60. (She is about 1 meter 60 tall.)
  • Chúng tôi sẽ đến vào độ 3 giờ chiều. (We will arrive at about 3 p.m.)

• Verb:

  • Phật độ chúng sinh. (Buddha delivers all sentient beings.)

Advanced Usage

• "độ" in compound nouns: Often forms compound nouns specifying a type of measurement or scale.
  • góc độ (n): angle, perspective.

    • Xem xét vấn đề từ nhiều góc độ. (Examine the issue from multiple angles.)
  • nhiệt độ (n): temperature.
  • tốc độ (n): speed.

Variants and Related Words

• Độ lượng (adj): magnanimous, generous (in forgiveness).
  • Anh ấy là người rất độ lượng. (He is a very magnanimous person.)
• Độ trì (v): to protect and support (a religious term).
  • Cầu mong Phật độ trì. (I pray for Buddha's protection.)

Synonyms

• Noun (for unit): unit, measure.
• Preposition (for approximation): around, roughly, approximately.
• Verb (for saving): to liberate, to rescue.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Quay 180 độ: To do a 180; to change one's opinion or attitude completely and abruptly.
  • Anh ấy đã quay 180 độ về quyết định đó. (He did a complete 180 on that decision.)
• Lên đến đỉnh điểm: To reach a peak/zenith (often implied with "độ" in contexts like "độ cao" - height, level).
  • Căng thẳng đã lên đến đỉnh điểm. (The tension has reached its peak.)

noun

1. Degree; measure
2. About, in the region of