khói

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The Vietnamese word "khói" is a noun that means "smoke" in English. It refers to the visible vapor or gas that is produced when something burns or is heated. Smoke can come from various sources, like a fire, a cigarette, or even cooking food.

Usage Instructions:

• "Khói" is commonly used to describe the smoke that comes from burning materials.
• You can use it in sentences to talk about smoke in various situations, such as cooking, fires, or pollution.

Example:

• "Có khói từ bếp." (There is smoke from the kitchen.)
• "Khói từ ngọn lửa làm tôi ho." (The smoke from the fire makes me cough.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Khói" can also be used in idiomatic expressions or phrases. For example:
  • "Khói mù mịt" means "thick smoke," which describes a situation where smoke is dense and hard to see through.
  • "Khói thuốc" refers to "cigarette smoke."

Word Variants:

• "Khói" can be combined with other words to form compound nouns or phrases:
  • "Khói bụi" means "dust and smoke."
  • "Khói xe" refers to "car exhaust smoke."

Different Meanings:

• In some contexts, "khói" may have metaphorical meanings. For example, it can refer to the smoke of incense used in religious or spiritual practices.
• It can also imply a situation that is unclear or confusing, similar to how smoke can obscure vision.

Synonyms:

• "Hơi" (vapor or steam) can sometimes be used interchangeably in certain contexts, although it generally refers to steam rather than smoke.
• "Bụi" (dust) is not exactly the same, but it is related to particles in the air.

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noun

1. smoke
   • khói đèn
     lamp-smoke