Beach, Sports, Nature Vocabulary and Natural Expressions

Vocabulary and natural idiomatic expressions related to sports, outdoor beach activities, sun exposure, and everyday conversational English.

small minority

A small group within a larger population (nhóm thiểu số), such as the few people who do not particularly love going to the beach.

terrain

The physical characteristics or type of a stretch of land or landscape (địa hình).

a ton of

An informal phrase meaning a large quantity or number of something; a lot (rất nhiều).

beach volleyball

A sport played by teams on a sand court separated by a net (bóng chuyền bãi biển).

spike the ball over the net

To hit the ball forcefully downward over the net toward the opponent's court in volleyball (đập bóng qua lưới).

grass

A surface or field composed of regular lawn turf (bãi cỏ / mặt sân cỏ).

sunbathe

To sit or lie outdoors in the sun, especially on the sand (tắm nắng).

burned super easily

Prone to getting sunburned very quickly or with minimal exposure to sunlight (bị cháy nắng rất dễ dàng).

look like a ripe tomato

An idiom used to describe skin that has become bright, deep red from a severe sunburn (nhìn đỏ gay như quả cà chua chín).

get a nice tan

To develop an attractive, healthy golden-brown skin color from sun exposure (có làn da rám nắng đẹp).

sunburn

Red, painful, inflamed skin caused by excessive exposure to the sun (vết cháy nắng, sự cháy nắng).

sleeveless shirt

A shirt constructed without sleeves, leaving the arms bare, such as a tank top (áo ba lỗ / áo không tay).

sunscreen

A lotion, spray, or cream applied to the skin to shield it from ultraviolet rays and prevent burning (kem chống nắng).

peeling

The condition of dead outer layers of skin flaking off after a sunburn (bị lột da, bong tróc da).

boogie boarding

The sport or recreational activity of riding ocean waves while lying down on a board (trượt sóng bằng ván nằm).

rectangular board

A four-sided, flat board used for lying on while riding waves toward the shore (tấm ván hình chữ nhật).

shore

The edge of land situated directly beside a sea, ocean, or large body of water (bờ biển, ven bờ).

surfing

The sport of riding on the face of a moving wave, typically while standing upright on a surfboard (lướt sóng).

exotic-looking activities

Pastimes or sports that appear striking, novel, unusual, or foreign (các hoạt động trông độc lạ / mới mẻ).

kite surfing

A watersport in which a rider on a board is pulled across the water by a large steerable kite (lướt sóng bằng diều).

windsurfing

The sport of sailing across water on a board equipped with a freestanding, movable mast and sail (lướt ván buồm).

jet skiing

The recreational activity of riding across water on a high-speed motorized watercraft (đi mô tô nước).

sailing

The activity or sport of operating and navigating a boat propelled by the wind caught in its sails (đi thuyền buồm).

bay

A body of water partially surrounded by land, distinct from the open sea or ocean (vịnh).

nature places

Outdoor environmental settings such as mountains, forests, countryside areas, or deserts (địa điểm thiên nhiên).

not all that crazy about

An expression meaning not particularly interested in, fond of, or enthusiastic about something (không quá phát cuồng / không quá thích).

there's just something about

A phrase used to denote that an entity or activity has an indefinable, special, or intriguing charm (có một điều gì đó rất đặc biệt ở…).

have the advantage of

To possess a favorable trait, condition, or skill that improves one's chances of success (có lợi thế khi làm gì).

could never do in a million years

An idiom indicating that an action or achievement is completely impossible or unattainable for someone (không bao giờ làm được trong đời).

no joke

A conversational phrase used to emphasize that a statement is entirely true, serious, and not an exaggeration (không đùa đâu / thật đấy).

boy was I wrong

An emphatic expression acknowledging that one made a total, serious miscalculation or error in judgment (tôi đã sai lầm hoàn toàn).

make it sound pretty cool

To describe an activity or concept in a manner that makes it seem remarkably appealing, enjoyable, or fun (làm cho điều đó nghe có vẻ rất hay ho).

get into

To develop an interest in, start practicing, or become passionate about a specific hobby or pursuit (bắt đầu tìm hiểu / đam mê một môn gì).

takes a lot of practice, training and dedication

Demands extensive repetition, formal skill-building, and committed personal effort to master (đòi hỏi nhiều sự luyện tập, rèn luyện và sự tận tụy).

go that route

To select or follow a particular path, method, or course of action (chọn đi theo hướng đó).

not a big beach guy

An idiom referring to someone who does not particularly enjoy spending time at the beach or participating in beach activities (không phải là người thích bãi biển).

despite that fact

A transitional phrase meaning in spite of the reality just stated; regardless of that fact (mặc dù thực tế là như vậy).