nĩa

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The Vietnamese word "nĩa" means "fork" in English. A fork is a common utensil that we use while eating. It usually has three or four pointed prongs and is used to pick up food or hold it in place while cutting.

Usage Instructions:

• You use "nĩa" when talking about the utensil in a meal setting.
• It can also be used in a more figurative sense when talking about choices or paths in life.

Examples:

1. Basic Usage:

   • "Tôi cần một cái nĩa để ăn salad."
   • (Translation: "I need a fork to eat the salad.")

2. Advanced Usage:

   • "Khi đi ăn tối, bạn nên nhớ mang theo nĩa, thìa và dao."
   • (Translation: "When going out for dinner, you should remember to bring a fork, spoon, and knife.")

Word Variants:

• Nĩa nhựa: Plastic fork
• Nĩa inox: Stainless steel fork
• Nĩa ăn: Eating fork

Different Meanings:

• While "nĩa" primarily refers to the utensil, in some contexts, especially in literature or philosophy, it can refer to the concept of choices or diverging paths (similar to a fork in the road).

Synonyms:

• Dĩa: This is another word for fork but is less commonly used.
• Dao và nĩa: Knife and fork, referring to the combination of utensils for eating.

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noun

1. fork