dây phơi

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The Vietnamese word "dây phơi" translates to "clothes-line" in English. It refers to a long, thin piece of material (often rope or wire) that is used to hang wet clothes so they can dry in the air.

Basic Explanation:

• Definition: A dây phơi is typically strung between two points, such as trees or poles, and is used for drying laundry after washing.

Usage Instructions:

• How to Use: When you wash your clothes and want to dry them naturally, you hang them on a dây phơi.
• Example: "Tôi treo quần áo lên dây phơi để chúng khô." (I hang the clothes on the clothes-line to let them dry.)

Advanced Usage:

• In some households, especially in urban areas, people might use a dây phơi that can be retracted or folded to save space when not in use.
• "Dây phơi" can also refer to indoor drying racks that serve a similar purpose.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants, but you might encounter phrases like "dây phơi quần áo" (clothes drying line) that specify its purpose.

Different Meanings:

• While "dây phơi" primarily means "clothes-line," in a metaphorical sense, it can be used to describe a situation where something is stretched out or displayed for drying, such as ideas or plans being 'aired out' for discussion.

Synonyms:

• "Dây phơi" may have synonyms depending on the context, such as:
  • "dây phơi áo" (clothes line specifically for clothes)
  • "giàn phơi" (drying rack, usually a larger structure for drying clothes)

Cultural Note:

• In Vietnam, hanging clothes outside on a dây phơi is common due to the warm climate, and it is seen as an eco-friendly way to dry laundry without using a dryer.

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