Definition

Noun: - Brush: A tool used for cleaning, scrubbing, or grooming, consisting of a handle and a head with many small, stiff fibers (bristles) attached to a flat surface.

Usage Examples

• (She bought a new toothbrush.)
• (He used a brush to brush his jacket.)
• (Please comb your hair with this hairbrush.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "bàn chải" is almost always followed by a noun specifying its purpose, forming a compound noun. The primary word is "bàn chải," and the following word describes its use.
  • bàn chải đánh răng: toothbrush
  • bàn chải tóc: hairbrush
  • bàn chải quần áo: clothes brush

Variants and Related Words

• Bàn chải đánh răng (n): Toothbrush.

  • Trẻ em nên thay bàn chải đánh răng ba tháng một lần. (Children should change their toothbrush every three months.)

• Bàn chải tóc (n): Hairbrush.

  • Cái bàn chải tóc bằng gỗ rất tốt cho da đầu. (The wooden hairbrush is very good for the scalp.)

• Bàn chải quần áo (n): Clothes brush.

  • Dùng bàn chải quần áo để làm sạch bụi trên vest. (Use a clothes brush to clean dust off a suit.)

Synonyms

• Brush: The general term for a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or grooming.
• Scrubber: A brush used for heavy cleaning.

Related Idioms

• While there are no common idioms directly using "bàn chải," it can appear in descriptive phrases about meticulous cleaning or grooming habits.
  • Kỹ càng như chải chuốt: To be as meticulous as grooming (implies being very careful and thorough).

noun

1. Brush
   • bàn chải đánh răng
     a tooth-brush
   • bàn chải quần áo
     a clothes-brush
   • bàn chải tóc
     a hairbrush