độc hại

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The Vietnamese word "độc hại" is an adjective that means "harmful," "noxious," or "baneful." It describes something that can cause harm or damage to health, the environment, or well-being.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "độc hại" to talk about substances, behaviors, or situations that are dangerous or damaging. It often appears in discussions about health, safety, and the environment.

Examples:

1. Substance: "Thuốc lá rất độc hại cho sức khỏe."

   • Translation: "Cigarettes are very harmful to health."

2. Environment: "Rác thải độc hại ảnh hưởng đến môi trường."

   • Translation: "Hazardous waste affects the environment."

3. Behavior: "Sử dụng ma túy là một thói quen độc hại."

   • Translation: "Using drugs is a harmful habit."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "độc hại" can be used in discussions about policies or social issues. For example: - "Những thông tin độc hại trên mạng xã hội có thể gây ra sự hoang mang." - Translation: "Harmful information on social media can cause confusion."

Word Variants:

• Noun Form: "độc hại" itself can also be used as a noun to refer to harmful substances or practices.
  • Example: "Chúng ta cần ngăn chặn các loại độc hại."

Different Meanings:

While "độc hại" primarily means harmful, in some contexts, it can also imply something that is toxic or poisonous, especially in reference to chemicals or substances.

Academic

adj

1. harmful, noxious, baneful