gầu

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The Vietnamese word "gầu" primarily means "dandruff" in English. Dandruff refers to the small, white flakes of skin that often appear on the scalp. It can be a common issue for many people and is usually harmless, though it can sometimes be itchy or annoying.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "gầu" when talking about scalp issues or when discussing hair care.
• It is often used in conversations about personal grooming or health.

Example Sentences:

1. Tôi có gầu. (I have dandruff.)
2. Cần phải gội đầu thường xuyên để giảm gầu. (You need to wash your hair often to reduce dandruff.)

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, you can discuss treatments or causes of "gầu": - Các sản phẩm trị gầu rất phổ biến trên thị trường. (Anti-dandruff products are very popular on the market.) - Gầu có thể do nhiều nguyên nhân như căng thẳng hoặc da khô. (Dandruff can be caused by many factors such as stress or dry skin.)

Word Variants:

• "Gầu" can also refer to a type of scurf, which is similar to dandruff but may not specifically relate to the scalp. It's used less frequently in this context.

Different Meanings:

While "gầu" mainly refers to dandruff, in some contexts, it may also be used to describe flaking skin in general, but this is less common.

Synonyms:

• "Da chết" (dead skin) – This is a broader term that can refer to any dead skin, not just on the scalp.
• "Vảy" (scales) – Often used in a more general sense for flaky skin, but can also refer to dandruff.

Academic

1. Dandruff, scurf