máng

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The Vietnamese word "máng" can be understood in a few different ways depending on its context. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand its meaning and usage:

Basic Meaning:

1. As a Verb (to hang up): "Máng" can mean to hang something up, like hanging clothes or items on a line or hook.

   • Example: "Tôi sẽ máng áo lên dây phơi." (I will hang the clothes on the line.)

2. As a Noun (spout; gutter): "Máng" also refers to a structure that carries water, such as a spout or a gutter (the channel that directs water away from a building).

   • Example: "Máng xối giúp nước mưa chảy ra ngoài." (The gutter helps the rainwater flow outside.)

Advanced Usage:

• In construction or plumbing contexts, "máng" can refer to systems that manage water flow.
  • Example: "Chúng ta cần kiểm tra máng dẫn nước để tránh bị tắc." (We need to check the water spout to prevent clogging.)

Word Variants:

• Máng xối: Specifically refers to a rain gutter or water spout.
• Máng nước: Refers to a water channel or trough for animals.

Different Meanings:

• While "máng" primarily refers to hanging and water management, it can also have specific uses in local dialects or technical fields, but the core meanings remain related to hanging and channeling fluids.

Synonyms:

• For the verb sense (to hang up), synonyms might include:

  • Treo: to hang
  • Đặt: to place (in some contexts)

• For the noun sense (spout or gutter), synonyms could include:

  • Ống dẫn nước: water pipe
  • Máng dẫn: drainage channel

Usage Instructions:

• Use "máng" as a verb when talking about hanging items, especially in household contexts.
• Use "máng" as a noun when discussing structures related to water management, especially in construction or home maintenance discussions.

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verb

1. to hang up

noun

1. spout; gutter
   • máng xối
     water-spout