chiêm bao

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The Vietnamese word "chiêm bao" refers to the act of dreaming or seeing images and stories while you sleep. It is commonly used to describe dreams in general.

Basic Definition:

• "Chiêm bao": To dream; to see something in a dream.

Usage Instructions:

• "Chiêm bao" is usually used when talking about dreams you have had during sleep.
• It can be used both as a verb (to dream) and as a noun when referring to the dream itself (giấc chiêm bao - a dream).

Examples:

1. Verb Usage:

   • "Tôi thường chiêm bao về những chuyến du lịch."
   • (I often dream about travel adventures.)

2. Noun Usage:

   • "Hôm qua, tôi đã có một giấc chiêm bao rất lạ."
   • (Yesterday, I had a very strange dream.)

Advanced Usage:

• In literature, "chiêm bao" can be used metaphorically to describe hopes, aspirations, or fantasies.
• Example: "Cuộc đời của anh ấy là một chuỗi chiêm bao không bao giờ thành hiện thực."
• (His life is a series of dreams that never come true.)

Word Variants:

• Giấc chiêm bao: A dream (noun form).
• Chiêm bao hóa: To dream (often used in literary contexts).

Different Meanings:

• While "chiêm bao" primarily refers to dreaming, it can also imply daydreaming or fantasizing in some contexts.

Synonyms:

• Giấc mơ: Another common word for dream.
• Mộng: A more poetic or literary term for a dream.

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verb

1. To dream, to see in a dream
   • giấc chiêm bao
     a dream