Unit 4: ASEAN and Vietnam Vocabulary and Structures

A comprehensive vocabulary and structure set based on the Unit 4: ASEAN and Vietnam lecture notes, including definitions and key phrases.

Splash

To splash, sprinkle, or cause liquid to fly in drops.

Monk

A man who is a member of a religious community living under vows.

Buddhist

A person who follows or practices the teachings of Buddhism.

Parade

A public procession or a military review for a special event.

Prosperity

The state of being successful, flourishing, or thriving, especially financially.

Ancestor

A family member from the past, typically more remote than a grandparent.

Honor

To show high respect or great esteem for someone or something.

Stilt walking

An activity involving walking on long poles or pillars.

Tug of war

A contest in which two teams pull at opposite ends of a rope.

Bamboo dancing

A traditional dance performed using bamboo poles moved by participants.

Disability

A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.

Representative

A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for others.

Feature

A distinctive attribute or an important part of something.

Gender equality

The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.

Eye-opening

Describing something that provides new, often surprising, insight or revelation.

Participate

To take part in or be involved in an activity or event.

Culture

The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation or people.

Contribute

To give something, such as time or money, to help achieve or provide something.

Leadership skill

The ability to lead, manage, and coordinate a group of people.

Current issue

A topic or problem that is important and relevant at the present time.

Cultural exchange

The sharing of different aspects of culture between groups, nations, or people.

Strengthen

To make or become stronger, or to reinforce something.

Goal

An objective, target, or result that one is trying to achieve.

Community

A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.

Development

The process of growing, expanding, or improving over time.

Volunteer

A person who freely offers to take part in a task or provide a service.

Promote

To encourage the progress or growth of something, or to advance someone's rank.

Experience

Practical contact with and observation of facts or events; to undergo something.

Take part in

A phrasal verb meaning to participate or join in an activity.

Raise awareness of

To increase people's understanding or knowledge about a specific issue.

Put out a call for

To formally request or search for something that is specifically needed.

Be beneficial to

To be helpful, advantageous, or favorable to someone or something.

Lunar calendar

A calendar system based on the monthly cycles of the moon's phases.

Working language

A language given legal status for use in daily communication within an organization.

Break the ice

To do or say something to relieve tension or social awkwardness when meeting people.

Call on

To request help or require someone to perform a specific task.

Create bonds

To build and establish relationships or friendships.

Take place

To happen or occur, often referring to an event or ceremony.

ASEAN

Abbreviation for the Association of South-East Asian Nations.

AYVP

Abbreviation for the ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme.

Compliment

A polite expression of praise, admiration, or respect.

Currency

A system of money in general use in a particular country or region.

Host

To organize an event and provide the necessary venue and facilities.

Live-streamed

Describing an event broadcast in real-time over the internet.

Gerund

A verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun, serving as a subject or object.