bìa

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The Vietnamese word "bìa" is a noun that primarily refers to a "cover," especially the cover of books. However, it has several meanings and uses in different contexts. Let's break it down for better understanding.

Basic Meaning

• Bìa (cover): This is commonly used to refer to the outer part of a book, magazine, or any other item that has a protective or decorative cover.

Usage Instructions

1. When referring to a book, you can say "bìa sách" for "book cover."
2. In conversations about design or art, you might use "bìa" to discuss how a cover looks or what materials are used.
3. It can also mean "board" in some contexts, especially when talking about materials.

Examples

• Bìa sách: "Bìa sách này rất đẹp." (This book cover is very beautiful.)
• Bìa hộp: "Chúng ta cần một bìa cho hộp này." (We need a cover for this box.)

Advanced Usage

• In a more abstract sense, "bìa" can refer to the edge of something, such as:
  • Bìa làng: the edge of a village
  • Bìa rừng: the edge of a forest
• In these cases, it refers to the boundaries or borders of a location.

Word Variants

• Bìa đậu: This refers to a "slab of soya curd," indicating a different context where "bìa" describes a flat piece of something.
• Tấm bìa: This means "a sheet of cover," often used in contexts where you’re discussing materials or sheets used for covering.

Different Meanings

1. Bìa can refer to the physical cover of books and boxes.
2. It can also denote edges or borders, which can be useful when discussing geography or layout.
3. In culinary contexts, it can refer to the slab of food items, such as tofu.

Synonyms

• Bìa as "cover" can be synonymous with bọc (to wrap) in some contexts, though "bọc" is more about wrapping rather than just covering.
• For the meaning of "edge," synonyms might include mép (edge) or bờ (bank/side).

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noun

1. Cover (of books)
2. Board
   • hộp làm bằng bìa
     a box made of board
3. Slab, outside board
   • tấm gỗ bìa
     a slab
4. Slab
   • bìa đậu
     a slab of soya curd
5. Edge
   • bìa làng
     a village's edge
   • bìa rừng
     a forest's edge