thủy tinh

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The Vietnamese word "thủy tinh" means "glass" in English. It is a noun used to refer to a hard, transparent material that is commonly used to make windows, bottles, and many other objects.

Usage Instructions:

• "Thủy tinh" is typically used when talking about items made of glass or when referring to glass as a material.
• You can use it in sentences to describe objects (like "cái ly thủy tinh" which means "the glass cup") or to refer to glass in general.

Examples:

1. Cái ly này làm bằng thủy tinh.
   (This cup is made of glass.)

2. Tôi cần một cái bình thủy tinh để đựng nước.
   (I need a glass jar to hold water.)

Advanced Usage:

• In more complex sentences, you can discuss the properties of glass: Thủy tinh có thể được tái chế và sử dụng nhiều lần. (Glass can be recycled and used many times.)

Word Variants:

• Thủy tinh màu: colored glass
• Thủy tinh cường lực: tempered glass (a type of glass that is stronger and more resistant)
• Thủy tinh lỏng: liquid glass (a type of glass used in special applications)

Different Meanings:

While "thủy tinh" primarily means "glass," it can also refer to "mercury" in some contexts, particularly in scientific discussions or when talking about certain types of thermometers. However, this usage is less common.

Synonyms:

• Kính: This word can also mean "glass," but it generally refers to lenses, windows, or glasses (like eyewear).
• Chất liệu trong suốt: This phrase means "transparent material," which can sometimes be used to describe glass in a broader sense.

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noun

1. glass
2. Marcury
3. (sao thủy)