sịa

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The Vietnamese word "sịa" refers to a flat, wide-meshed basket that is often used for various purposes, such as drying food, especially fruits and vegetables, or for carrying items. It is typically made from materials like bamboo or rattan, which allows air to circulate through the mesh.

Usage Instructions:

• "Sịa" is commonly used in both everyday conversation and cooking contexts. You can refer to it when talking about preparing food or when discussing traditional Vietnamese household items.

Example:

• "Mẹ tôi thường dùng cái sịa để phơi nho." (My mother usually uses the basket to dry grapes.)

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, you might discuss how "sịa" is part of traditional Vietnamese culture, especially in rural areas where people rely on it for food preservation and preparation.

Word Variants:

While "sịa" is a specific term, it may sometimes be used in combination with other words to describe different types of baskets or their uses. For instance: - "sịa đựng trái cây" (basket for holding fruits)

Different Meanings:

"Sịa" primarily refers to the basket itself. However, in some dialects or contexts, it might be used metaphorically to describe a situation that is wide open or has a lot of space, though this is less common.

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1. Flat wide-meshed basket