This is the 188th most frequent Vietnamese word.
dầu
The Vietnamese word "dầu" means "oil" in English.
Dầu in this context means 'oil' specifically used for cooking or consumption, indicating its usage as a noun referring to a substance.
Dầu ăn này rất tốt cho sức khỏe.
This cooking oil is very good for health.
In this example, Dầu refers to 'petroleum' or 'crude oil', highlighting its meaning in the context of natural resources.
Anh ấy đã phát hiện ra một mỏ dầu mới.
He has discovered a new oil field.
Dầu here is used as a conjunction, synonymous with 'though' or 'even though', to introduce a concessional clause.