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The Vietnamese word "bện" is a verb that primarily means "to plait" or "to braid." It refers to the action of intertwining strands of material, such as hair, rope, or other flexible materials, to create a thicker or more decorative form.

Usage Instructions:

• Bện is used when talking about creating something by weaving or twisting together multiple strands.
• You can use bện in both everyday conversations and more specific contexts, such as crafts or hair styling.

Examples:

1. Tóc bện đuôi sam - This means "hair plaited into a pigtail." Here, bện describes the action of braiding hair to form a pigtail.

2. Bện thừng - This means "to plait cord." This usage indicates that you are making a thicker cord by twisting together thinner strands.

3. Bánh xe bện rơm - This translates to "a wheel entangled with straw." In this context, bện indicates that the straw is wrapped or intertwined around the wheel.

Advanced Usage:

In advanced contexts, bện can also refer to the intricate work of braiding in various crafts, such as making decorative items or traditional clothing.

Word Variants:

• Bện dây: To braid or twist ropes or cords together.
• Bện tóc: To braid hair specifically.

Different Meanings:

While bện mainly means to plait or braid, it can also imply entanglement in some contexts, as seen in the example of a wheel being entangled with straw.

Synonyms:

• Tết: This is another verb that means "to weave" or "to twist together." It is often used interchangeably with bện, especially in the context of hair or ropes.

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verb

1. To plait
   • bện thừng
     to plait cord
   • tóc bện đuôi sam
     hair plaited into a pigtail
2. To entangle
   • bánh xe bện rơm
     a wheel entangled with straw