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ống dòm

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The Vietnamese word "ống dòm" refers to a "telescope" or "binoculars." It is a two-part word where "ống" means "tube" or "pipe," and "dòm" means "to look" or "to peep." Essentially, "ống dòm" is a device used to look at things that are far away, making them appear closer and clearer.

Usage Instructions:
  • "Ống dòm" is commonly used in contexts where someone needs to see distant objects, such as in birdwatching, astronomy, or during outdoor activities like hiking or sporting events.
Examples:
  1. Basic Usage:

    • Tôi mang ống dòm để xem chim trên cây. (I brought binoculars to watch the birds in the trees.)
  2. Advanced Usage:

    • Với ống dòm, tôi có thể quan sát các ngôi sao trên bầu trời đêm một cách nét. (With the telescope, I can observe the stars in the night sky clearly.)
Word Variants:
  • Ống nhòm: This is another term that is often used interchangeably with "ống dòm," specifically referring to binoculars.
  • Kính viễn vọng: This term means "telescope," specifically for looking at distant celestial objects.
Different Meanings:
  • While "ống dòm" primarily refers to optical instruments for viewing distant objects, it can also be used in a figurative sense to describe someone who is spying or eavesdropping.
Synonyms:
  • Kính dòm: Another synonym for binoculars.
  • Kính thiên văn: This means "astronomical telescope," specifically for astronomical observations.
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