Southeast Asia Vocabulary - Вьетнам

a natural feature of the Earth's surface with a distinct shape or appearance

the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above

to exert a significant influence on the development, nature, or outcome of something

something that is very pleasant to one's eyes or ears

a hard gray or white rock that contains calcium and is used for making cement or as a building material

a thin, fog-like cloud consisting of tiny water droplets suspended in the air

inspiring wonder or delight, as if possessing enchanting qualities

a portable light consisting of a handle and a housing that contains a light source

a landform at a river's mouth, shaped by sediment deposition and characterized by distributaries

an area of land that is covered with water or is always very wet

in a place that is far away from cities, towns, or anywhere that is occupied by people

the ability to recover from difficult situations

the quality of working toward something despite difficulties

a person or group that enters a place by force to take control

related to a country that controls another territory or country

a group of trained and organized people such as the police, soldiers, etc.

a hostile encounter between armed forces during a war

to have a powerful and lasting effect on someone or something

continuing or enduring for a long time, without significant changes

used to convey that one is against something

to support someone or something

showing the intensity or greatness of something

to be the cause of something

the act of joining together as one

the individual characteristics by which a thing or person is recognized or known

careful and prolonged thought or consideration

a person older in age or experience than another

a calendar based on lunar cycles

the season for gathering crops

a blood relative who lived a long time ago, usually before one's grandparents

a symbol in writing or print used to signify something

the way a word is pronounced

a language in which variations in pitch or tone can distinguish different words or convey different meanings

a plant with seeds, leaves, or flowers used for cooking or medicine, such as mint and parsley

a flavorful liquid made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water

a situation that is completely different from what one was previously dealing with

(of food) having a firm, dry texture that makes a sharp, crunching sound when broken or bitten

a loaf of bread that is narrow and long

related to a country that controls another territory or country

a stand or a small table or shop with an open front where people sell their goods

a dish that consists of a pancake that is filled with vegetables and sometimes meat and then fried until crispy, originated in China

a thin, translucent sheet made from rice flour and water, used in various Asian cuisines for wrapping spring rolls

to momentarily put something into a liquid

a flavorful condiment made from ground roasted peanuts, commonly used in Southeast Asian and African cuisines

a relationship between people or groups based on shared experiences, ideas, or emotions

showing warmth and friendliness to a guest or visitor

something that is especially impressive, beautiful, or remarkable to look at

an object made by hand rather than one manufactured by a machine

pots, dishes, etc. that are made of clay by hand and then baked in a kiln to be hardened

the process of interlacing two sets of yarn or thread, called the warp and the weft, using a loom or other weaving device, to create fabric or textiles

a traditional Asian art form that involves applying layers of lacquer, a resinous substance derived from the sap of certain trees, to create a durable and glossy finish on various objects

the art of manipulating puppets to tell stories, entertain, or convey messages in performances

an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown

a theatrical performance in which puppets are used to convey a story or entertain an audience

an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true

a light vehicle that has two wheels and is powered by an engine

to move or travel from one place to another

used to refer to a really easy task or undertaking

the area with farms, fields, and trees, that is outside cities and towns

in a way that shows willingness to accept new ideas or welcome people

a type of coffee that is served cold, often over ice, often mixed with milk, cream, or sugar to make it taste better

a type of milk that is thickened and sweetened, sold in cans

giving a renewed sense of energy

in a manner that is enjoyable or satisfying