giặt

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The Vietnamese word "giặt" is a verb that means "to wash." It is commonly used when talking about cleaning clothes or other fabric items. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand it better:

Basic Definition:

• Giặt: to wash (especially clothes or textiles).

Usage Instructions:

You can use "giặt" in various contexts, usually in combination with other words to specify what you are washing.

Examples:

1. Giặt quần áo: to wash clothes.

   • Example sentence: "Tôi sẽ giặt quần áo vào cuối tuần." (I will wash the clothes this weekend.)

2. Giặt tay: to wash by hand.

   • Example sentence: "Tôi thích giặt tay hơn là dùng máy." (I prefer to wash by hand rather than using a machine.)

Advanced Usage:

• Giặt ủi: This phrase refers to laundry services, encompassing both washing and ironing.

  • Example sentence: "Tôi đã gửi quần áo đến tiệm giặt ủi." (I sent my clothes to the laundry.)

• Tiệm giặt: This means "laundry" or "laundry shop."

  • Example sentence: "Tiệm giặt ở gần nhà tôi rất tiện lợi." (The laundry near my house is very convenient.)

Word Variants:

• Giặt sạch: to wash clean.
• Giặt dọn: to wash and tidy up.

Different Meanings:

While "giặt" primarily refers to washing clothes, it can also be used in a broader context to mean cleaning or rinsing other items, although this is less common.

Synonyms:

• Rửa: This means "to wash" but is more often used for washing dishes or hands.
• Lau: This means "to wipe" and is used for cleaning surfaces rather than washing fabrics.

Academic

verb

1. to wash
   • tiệm giặt
     laundry
   • giặt ủi
     to launder