lưỡi

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The Vietnamese word "lưỡi" primarily means "tongue" in English. It refers to the muscular organ in the mouth that helps with tasting, swallowing, and speaking. However, "lưỡi" can also mean "blade," particularly when referring to the blade of a knife or a similar cutting tool.

Usage Instructions:

• As a noun: "lưỡi" is used to describe either the tongue of a human or animal, or the blade part of a knife or tool.
• It is often used in contexts relating to food, cooking, anatomy, and tools.

Examples:

1. Tongue usage:

   • "Lưỡi của tôi bị đau." (My tongue hurts.)
   • "Cái lưỡi giúp chúng ta nếm thức ăn." (The tongue helps us taste food.)

2. Blade usage:

   • "Lưỡi dao này rất sắc." (This knife blade is very sharp.)
   • "Hãy cẩn thận với lưỡi của dao." (Be careful with the blade of the knife.)

Advanced Usage:

• In a figurative sense, "lưỡi" can be used in idiomatic expressions involving language or speech.
  • Example: "Lưỡi không xương, nhiều đường lắt léo." (The tongue has no bones but can twist and turn, meaning words can be deceptive.)

Word Variants:

• Lưỡi dao: This specifically means "knife blade."
• Lưỡi cưa: This means "saw blade."
• Lưỡi kiếm: This means "sword blade."

Different Meanings:

• Lưỡi can refer to different types of blades depending on the context, such as:
  • The blade of a knife (lưỡi dao)
  • The blade of a sword (lưỡi kiếm)
  • The blade of a tool (lưỡi cưa)

Synonyms:

For "tongue": - Lưỡi can be synonymous with "cái lưỡi" (the tongue) in informal contexts.

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noun

1. tongue

noun

1. blade
   • lưỡi dao
     knife blade