sém

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The Vietnamese word "sém" can function as both a verb and an adjective. Here’s a breakdown of its meaning and usage:

Meaning:

1. As a Verb: "Sém" means to be singed, burned, or burnt. It refers to something that has been slightly charred or has experienced some burning.
2. As a Noun: It can also refer to a layer of burned rice, often considered a delicacy in Vietnamese cuisine, known as "cơm sém" (burnt rice).

Usage Instructions:

• Verb Usage: When using "sém" as a verb, it is typically used to describe an action or state where something has been exposed to fire or heat and has become slightly burnt.
• Adjective Usage: It can also describe the condition of an object, indicating that it is in a burnt state.

Examples:

• Verb Example: "Miếng thịt này bị sém rồi." (This piece of meat is burnt.)
• Noun Example: "Món cơm sém rất ngon." (The burnt rice dish is very delicious.)

Advanced Usage:

In more complex sentences, "sém" can be used in conjunction with other words to describe the degree of burning or to express a near miss: - "Tôi sém bị bỏng khi nấu ăn." (I almost got burnt while cooking.) - "Cái bánh này chỉ sém thôi, vẫn còn ăn được." (This cake is only slightly burnt; it's still edible.)

Word Variants:

• Sém (burnt) can be expanded with prefixes or suffixes to form new words, such as:
  • "Sém lại" (to burn again)
  • "Sém vàng" (to be burnt yellow)

Different Meanings:

• While the primary meanings relate to burning, "sém" can also imply something that is close to happening, like in the phrase "sém mất" (almost lost).

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verb, adj

1. singed, burned, burnt

noun

1. layer of burned rice