social
gb/sˈoʊʃəl/ us/sˈoʊʃəl/
A2
Anh
~ 300
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adjective
A2
property
1
Relating to human interaction
About activities or situations where people talk or spend time together.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] is social
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'social' with 'sociable'. 'Social' often describes events or situations, while 'sociable' describes a person's nature.
Từ đồng nghĩa
sociable (Describes someone who enjoys being with others; focuses more on personality.)
Từ trái nghĩa
antisocial (Describes someone who avoids or dislikes being with others.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
social life
|social skills
|social event
|social interaction
|social network
Chủ đề
daily life
|communication
|relationships
Ví dụ
- She has a busy social life and goes out several times a week.
- Good social skills are important for making friends.
- The festival was a major social event in the town.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I have many social events this month.
- He is very social and likes to meet new people.
- We need to improve our social skills.
adjective
B1
property
2
Concerning society or community
About how people live and work together in a community or country.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] is social
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse this with 'sociable', which refers to personal friendliness, not society-wide issues.
Từ đồng nghĩa
societal (More formal; often used in academic or policy contexts.)
Từ trái nghĩa
individual (Focusing on one person rather than society as a whole.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
social change
|social justice
|social problems
|social inequality
Chủ đề
society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Ví dụ
- The government plans to address social inequality.
- Education can help solve many social problems.
- Social change often takes decades to achieve.
Ví dụ cho người học
- We must stop social problems like poverty.
- The city has many social programs for the poor.
- Social justice is important for peace.
adjective
A2
property
3
Relating to social media platforms
About websites or apps where people talk, share pictures, and connect online.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] is social
Lỗi thường gặp:
Some learners confuse 'social' here with general in-person interaction; this sense is specific to internet-based communication.
Từ đồng nghĩa
networking (Often used in business or professional contexts for building contacts.)
Từ trái nghĩa
offline (Not connected to the internet or online platforms.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
social media
|social networking site
Chủ đề
technology
|communication
Ví dụ
- Social media has changed how we get news.
- She works as a social media manager.
- Many businesses use social networking sites to reach customers.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I post photos on social media.
- Social networking is popular with young people.
- He is famous on many social platforms.
Danh từ
B1
entity
4
Informal gathering for enjoyment
A friendly meeting or party where people talk and enjoy themselves.
Mẫu sử dụng:
attend [a/the] social
Từ đồng nghĩa
gathering (A general word for people coming together; not always informal or fun.)
Từ trái nghĩa
solitude (Being alone, away from others.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
attend a social
|school social
Chủ đề
daily life
|leisure
|daily_life
|relationships
Ví dụ
- The club is hosting a social this Friday night.
- I met her at a church social last year.
- They organized a small social for new members.
Ví dụ cho người học
- We went to a school social last week.
- I met new friends at the social.
- The social was fun and full of music.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
social
IPA
GB/sˈoʊʃəl/
US/sˈoʊʃəl/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
so - cial (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (so)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: social
Noun
- Base: social
- Plural: socials
Họ từ
Forms
socials
noun
Related words
sociable
adjective B1
socialization
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
antisocial
adjective
unsociable
adjective
Advanced or less common
Cách diễn đạt
social distancing
1/sˈoʊʃəl dˈɪstənsɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Keeping distance to prevent illness spread
Staying away from other people so you don't catch or spread sickness.
Ví dụ
- Social distancing became common during the pandemic.
- The guidelines recommend maintaining at least two meters of social distancing.
social life
1/sˈoʊʃəl lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
Time spent with others socially
The part of your life when you meet and spend time with friends or other people for fun.
Ví dụ
- Since moving to the city, her social life has improved a lot.
- Exams have taken over my schedule, leaving little room for a social life.
social media
1/sˈoʊʃəl mˈidiə/
fixed phrase
Websites/apps for online interaction
Websites or apps where people share information, pictures, and talk with each other online.
Ví dụ
- Social media is a powerful tool for communication.
- Many young people spend hours on social media every day.
social skills
1/sˈoʊʃəl skˈɪlz/
fixed phrase
Ability to interact well with others
The ability to talk and work well with other people in different situations.
Ví dụ
- Good social skills are essential in customer service jobs.
- He took a course to improve his social skills.
social butterfly
1/sˈoʊʃəl bˈʌtɚflˌaɪ/
idiom
informal
Very outgoing, socially active person
A person who likes to meet many people and go to many events.
Ví dụ
- She's such a social butterfly—always going from one party to another.
- He’s a real social butterfly at conferences.
- Even in a new city, he quickly became known as a social butterfly.
- At parties, Mia turns into a social butterfly.
- I’m not a social butterfly; I prefer small groups.