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rây

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The Vietnamese word "rây" is primarily a verb that means "to sift" or "to bolt." It refers to the action of using a sieve or mesh to separate finer particles from coarser ones, often in cooking or food preparation.

Usage Instructions:
  • Basic Usage: You can use "rây" when you want to describe the action of sifting flour, rice, or any other dry ingredient to remove lumps or to combine it with air for a lighter texture.
  • Example: "Tôi sẽ rây bột trước khi làm bánh." (I will sift the flour before making the cake.)
Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, "rây" can also refer to the process of separating or filtering something in a more abstract sense, such as in data analysis or information sorting.

Word Variants:
  • Rây bột: to sift flour.
  • Rây nước: to strain water or liquid.
Different Meanings:
  • Rây can also mean "to tummy" in a more colloquial or playful context, referring to the action of patting or rubbing one's stomach, often after a meal to signal fullness or satisfaction.
Synonyms:
  • Sàng: This word also means to sift but can carry a more traditional or rustic connotation.
  • Lọc: This means to filter and can be used in more general contexts, such as filtering information, not just food.
Summary:

"Rây" is a versatile Vietnamese verb mainly used for the action of sifting or filtering, commonly applied in cooking but also applicable in broader contexts.

verb
  1. to sift; to bolt; to tummy

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