đội

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The Vietnamese word "đội" has several meanings and uses, making it an interesting word to learn.

Basic Meanings:

1. As a Verb:

   • To carry on one's head: This usage refers to balancing or holding something on your head.
   • To jack: It can also mean to lift or raise something, often in a physical context.
   • To wear: Specifically, "đội" is used when referring to wearing specific items like hats or helmets. For example, "đội mũ" means "to wear a hat."

2. As a Noun:

   • Team: "Đội" can refer to a group of people working together, like a sports team or a work team. For example, "đội bóng" means "football team."

Usage Instructions:

• When using "đội" as a verb, it is often followed by the object that is being carried or worn. For example:
  • "Mẹ đội cái nón lên đầu." (Mother wears a hat on her head.)
• When using "đội" as a noun, you can pair it with other words to specify the type of team:
  • "Đội tuyển" means "selection team" or "squad."

Examples:

• Verb Usage:

  • "Tôi đội chiếc mũ này." (I wear this hat.)
  • "Họ đội thuyền ra sông." (They carry the boat to the river.)

• Noun Usage:

  • "Đội bóng đá Việt Nam rất mạnh." (The Vietnamese football team is very strong.)
  • "Chúng ta cần thành lập một đội để hoàn thành dự án này." (We need to form a team to complete this project.)

Advanced Usage:

• In more advanced contexts, "đội" can refer to structured groups in professional or academic environments, like "đội nghiên cứu" (research team).
• It can also be used in idiomatic expressions, for example, "đội nón cối" which means to wear a traditional conical hat, often associated with Vietnamese culture.

Word Variants:

• "Đội trưởng": This means "team leader" or "captain."
• "Đội ngũ": This means "staff" or "workforce," referring to the team of people working together.

Different Meanings:

• Besides the meanings above, "đội" can also be used in phrases to convey different meanings based on context. For example, "đội quân" means "army" or "troops."

Synonyms:

• For "đội" as a noun (team), synonyms include "nhóm" (group) or "đoàn" (delegation).
• For the verb usage, synonyms might include "mang" (to carry) when talking about carrying something.

Academic

verb

1. To carry on one's head
2. To jack; to wear
   • đội mũ
     To wear a hat

noun

1. Team