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The Vietnamese word "ống" is a noun that means "pipe" or "duct." It is commonly used to refer to any tubular structure that carries liquids, gases, or other substances.

Basic Usage:

• Definition: "Ống" refers to a hollow cylinder or tube that is used for transporting something, usually water, air, or other fluids.
• Example:
  • "Ống dẫn nước" means "water pipe." This is a pipe used to carry water from one place to another.

Advanced Usage:

• "Ống" can also be used in various contexts beyond just plumbing. For example:
  • In a medical context, "ống" can refer to a tube used in medical procedures (like a catheter).
  • In construction, "ống" might refer to ventilation ducts.

Word Variants:

• Compound Words:
  • "Ống nước" (water pipe)
  • "Ống gió" (ventilation duct)
  • "Ống hút" (straw or sipping tube)

Different Meanings:

1. Physical Pipe: As mentioned, it can refer to an actual pipe used for transportation of fluids.
2. Figurative Use: "Ống" can also be used in idiomatic expressions or metaphors, such as "ống kính" (lens), which refers to the lens of a camera or microscope.

Synonyms:

• Túi: While "túi" generally means "bag," it can sometimes refer to a flexible container that holds liquid, similar to a pipe in function but different in form.
• Ống dẫn: This literally means "conducting pipe" and is often used interchangeably with "ống."

Example Sentences:

1. "Chúng ta cần thay ống dẫn nước bị hỏng." (We need to replace the broken water pipe.) 2.

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noun

1. pipe; duct
   • ống dẫn nước
     a water-pipe