đất nung

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The Vietnamese word "đất nung" translates to "terra-cotta" in English. It refers to a type of clay that has been baked or fired in a kiln to harden it. Terra-cotta is often used for making pottery, tiles, and sculptures.

Usage Instructions:

• Basic Usage: "đất nung" is commonly used in the context of pottery or construction. When talking about items made from this baked clay, you can use the term to describe them.

Examples:

• Simple Sentence: "Chiếc bình này được làm từ đất nung." (This vase is made from terra-cotta.)
• In Context: "Nhà tôi có một sân vườn với những chậu cây bằng đất nung." (My house has a garden with pots made of terra-cotta.)

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, "đất nung" can be discussed in terms of its artistic and historical significance. For example, you might say: - "Đất nung được sử dụng từ thời kỳ cổ đại để tạo ra nhiều tác phẩm nghệ thuật và đồ dùng trong sinh hoạt." (Terra-cotta has been used since ancient times to create various works of art and household items.)

Word Variants:

• Related Terms:
  • "gốm" (ceramics) – a broader term that includes all types of clay products.
  • "gạch đất nung" (terra-cotta tiles) – specifically refers to tiles made from terra-cotta.

Different Meanings:

While "đất nung" primarily refers to baked clay, in some contexts, it can also refer to the color associated with terra-cotta, which is a warm, reddish-brown hue.

Synonyms:

• "gạch nung" (fired bricks) – although this is a specific type of terra-cotta used in construction, it can be considered a synonym in some contexts.

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1. Terra-cotta