cẩm nang

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The Vietnamese word "cẩm nang" is a noun that translates to "manual" or "handbook" in English. It refers to a guide or a collection of useful information that helps you understand or perform specific tasks. In ancient stories, "cẩm nang" could also refer to a special brocade bag that contained helpful items for someone in trouble, symbolizing a resource to turn to in difficult situations.

Usage Instructions

• You can use "cẩm nang" when talking about any instructional book or guide that provides information on a specific topic.
• It is commonly used in various contexts, such as cooking, travel, health, and more.

Examples

1. Sách cẩm nang du lịch - Travel handbook

   • This book provides tips and advice for travelers.

2. Cẩm nang nấu ăn - Cooking manual

   • A book filled with recipes and cooking techniques.

3. Sách thuốc cẩm nang - Medical handbook

   • A guide that offers information on medical treatments and health care practices.

Advanced Usage

In more advanced contexts, "cẩm nang" can refer to specialized manuals in various fields such as technology, education, or even business management. For instance: - Cẩm nang quản lý - Management handbook - Cẩm nang sử dụng phần mềm - Software user manual

Word Variants

• There are no direct variants of "cẩm nang," but it can be combined with other words to specify the type of handbook, as seen in the examples above.

Different Meanings

While "cẩm nang" primarily refers to manuals or handbooks, in a literary or historical context, it may evoke the idea of a resourceful tool or a backup plan, similar to the ancient brocade bag that contains essential items for overcoming challenges.

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noun

1. Brocade bag of last resorts (in ancient stories, containing devices helping one out of a fix..)
2. Manual, handbook
   • sách thuốc cẩm nang
     a medical handbook