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bao trùm

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The Vietnamese word "bao trùm" means "to cover" or "to envelop." It is used to describe something that completely covers or surrounds another thing, often in a way that creates a significant influence or presence.

Usage Instructions:
  • "Bao trùm" is typically used with nouns to indicate that something envelops or encompasses everything around it.
  • It can describe physical coverage (like a blanket covering a bed) or more abstract ideas (like an atmosphere or mood affecting a situation).
Examples:
  1. Physical Coverage:

    • "Bóng tối bao trùm lên cảnh vật."
    • This sentence shows how darkness envelops the landscape.
  2. Atmosphere or Mood:

    • "Không khí phấn khởi bao trùm cuộc họp."
    • Here, it indicates that the positive mood was felt throughout the entire meeting.
Advanced Usage:

"Bao trùm" can also be used in more abstract contexts. For example, you might say: - "Tình yêu bao trùm gia đình." - Translation: "Love envelops the family." - This indicates that love is a dominant and surrounding presence within the family.

Word Variants:
  • Bao: means "to cover" or "to wrap."
  • Trùm: means "to cover" or "to envelop," but can also refer to a "leader" or "boss" in different contexts.
Different Meanings:

While "bao trùm" primarily means to cover, it can also imply a sense of pervasiveness or dominance in certain contexts, such as emotions or atmospheres.

Synonyms:
  • Che phủ: means "to cover" and can be used in similar contexts.
  • Bọc: means "to wrap" or "to encase," which can also convey the idea of enclosing something.
  1. To cover the whole of
    • bóng tối bao trùm lên cảnh vật
      a dark shadow covered the whole scenery
    • không khí phấn khởi bao trùm cuộc họp
      an enthusiastic atmosphere pervaded the whole meeting

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