viền

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The Vietnamese word "viền" has a couple of important meanings and uses that are useful for learners to understand.

Meaning:

1. Noun: "Viền" refers to the edge or border of something. It can mean the hem of a piece of clothing, like the bottom of a shirt or a dress.
2. Verb: "Viền" means to hem or to edge something, which involves sewing a border to prevent it from fraying or to give it a finished look.

Usage Instructions:

• As a noun, you can use "viền" to talk about the edges of various objects, particularly in the context of sewing or clothing.
• As a verb, you can use "viền" when describing the action of sewing a hem or creating an edge on fabric or other materials.

Examples:

• Noun: "Cái áo này có viền màu đỏ." (This shirt has a red hem.)
• Verb: "Tôi sẽ viền chiếc khăn này để nó không bị xù." (I will hem this scarf so it doesn’t fray.)

Advanced Usage:

• In more advanced contexts, "viền" can be used figuratively to refer to the borders or limits of something, not just in a physical sense. For example, "Viền" can be used in discussions about social boundaries or limits in abstract concepts.

Word Variants:

• "Viền" can be combined with other words to create specific terms. For example:
  • "Viền mũ" (the edge of a hat)
  • "Viền tranh" (the border of a picture/frame)

Different Meanings:

• Although "viền" mainly refers to edges or hems, context can change its meaning slightly. For instance, in a figurative sense, it can describe the outline or boundaries of an idea or concept.

Synonyms:

• Some synonyms for "viền" include:
  • Rìa: This also means edge, but may not necessarily refer to a hem.
  • Bờ: This means bank or edge, often used in a geographical context (like the edge of a river).

Academic

noun

1. hem, edge

verb

1. to hem,to edge