bầu dục

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The Vietnamese word "bầu dục" is a noun that primarily means "kidney," particularly when referring to the kidneys of animals raised for meat. However, it is also used to describe shapes that are kidney-shaped, elliptical, or oval.

Usage Instructions

When using "bầu dục" in a sentence, you can refer to either the anatomical part (kidney) or to describe objects that have an oval shape. It is often used as an adjective when describing the shape of something.

Examples

1. Referring to kidneys:

   • "Bầu dục lợn" means "pig's kidneys."
   • Example sentence: "Chúng ta sẽ nấu món ăn với bầu dục lợn." (We will cook a dish with pig's kidneys.)

2. Describing shapes:

   • "Cái khay bầu dục" means "an oval tray."
   • Example sentence: "Hãy đặt bánh lên cái khay bầu dục." (Please place the cake on the oval tray.)
   • "Chiếc gương hình bầu dục" means "an oval mirror."
   • Example sentence: "Chiếc gương hình bầu dục rất đẹp." (The oval mirror is very beautiful.)

Advanced Usage

In more advanced contexts, "bầu dục" can be used in various fields such as design, art, and architecture to describe objects or spaces that are not only oval but also have a smooth, flowing form.

Word Variants

• As an adjective, "bầu dục" can be modified to describe various objects, maintaining its meaning related to shape.

Different Meanings

While "bầu dục" primarily refers to kidneys and oval shapes, it does not have many other meanings. However, it can be contextually understood to imply anything that has a rounded, elongated shape similar to a kidney.

Synonyms

• For describing shapes: "hình oval" (oval shape) or "hình elip" (elliptical shape).
• For kidneys: "thận" is the general term for "kidney" in Vietnamese.

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noun

1. Kidney (of animals raised for meat)
   • bầu dục lợn
     pig's kidneys
2. (dùng phụ sau danh từ) Kidney-shaped, elliptical, oval
   • cái khay bầu dục
     an oval tray
   • chiếc gương hình bầu dục
     an oval mirror