This is the 238th most frequent Vietnamese word.
đấu
"Đấu" in English means "fight," "compete," or "match," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'đấu' is used as a noun in the compound word 'cuộc đấu', which means 'a match' or 'a competition' in the context of sports or similar activities.
Chúng tôi tham gia cuộc đấu bóng đá vào cuối tuần này.
We are participating in the soccer match this weekend.
Here, 'đấu' is used as a verb, meaning 'to compete' or 'to contest', describing the action of the teams.
Hai đội bóng đá đấu với nhau để giành chứ vô địch.
The two soccer teams compete against each other to win the championship.
In this context, 'đấu' is part of the compound word 'đấu tranh', which means 'to struggle' or 'to strive', thus expressing an effort or endeavor.