buồm

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The Vietnamese word "buồm" is a noun that means "sail." It refers specifically to the large piece of fabric that is attached to a sailing boat and is used to catch the wind, which helps the boat move through the water.

Usage Instructions:

• Basic Use: You can use "buồm" when talking about sailing boats or any context related to sailing. For example, if you want to describe a boat that uses sails, you can say "thuyền buồm," which means "sailing boat."

• Common Phrase: A well-known phrase in Vietnamese is "thuận buồm xuôi gió," which translates to "smooth sailing." This phrase is often used to wish someone good luck or success in their endeavors.

Examples:

1. Thuyền buồm: "Chiếc thuyền buồm đang lướt trên mặt nước." (The sailing boat is gliding on the water.)
2. Thận buồm xuôi gió: "Chúc bạn thuận buồm xuôi gió trong công việc mới!" (Wishing you smooth sailing in your new job!)

Advanced Usage:

In a more poetic or metaphorical sense, "buồm" can be used to describe the idea of moving forward in life or projects, harnessing opportunities (like a sail catches the wind).

Word Variants:

• There aren’t many direct variants of "buồm," but you might encounter related words such as:
  • Thuyền buồm: Sailing boat
  • Buồm lớn: Large sail
  • Buồm nhỏ: Small sail

Different Meanings:

While "buồm" primarily refers to a sail, it can also symbolize freedom or adventure, similar to how sails allow a boat to travel across the sea.

Synonyms:

• In Vietnamese, a synonym for "buồm" could be "cánh buồm" which also means "sail." However, "cánh buồm" might be used when specifically talking about the sail's physical aspect.

Academic

noun

1. Sail
   • thuyền buồm
     a sailling boat

Idioms

• thuận buồm xuôi gió
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