bím

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The Vietnamese word "bím" is a noun that means "pigtail" or "plait of hair." It refers to a hairstyle where the hair is divided into sections and then braided or twisted together, often seen in two sections hanging down either side of the head, which is commonly known as "pigtails" in English.

Usage Instructions:

• "Bím" is typically used to describe a style of hair for children or women, though it can be worn by anyone.
• You can use it when talking about someone's hairstyle or when you want to refer to the action of braiding hair.

Examples:

1. Simple Usage:

   • "Cô bé có hai bím tóc dễ thương."
   • Translation: "The girl has cute pigtails."

2. In a Sentence:

   • "Mẹ tôi thường tết bím tóc cho tôi mỗi sáng trước khi đi học."
   • Translation: "My mom often braids my hair into pigtails every morning before school."

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "bím" in more complex sentences to express feelings or describe situations related to hair:
  • "Tôi thích nhìn thấy những bím tóc được tết thật tỉ mỉ."
  • Translation: "I love to see well-braided pigtails."

Word Variants:

• Bím tóc: This phrase directly translates to "pigtail hair" or "braided hair."
• Tết bím: This means "to braid (hair)" and is the action of creating a "bím."

Different Meanings:

While "bím" primarily refers to pigtails or braided hair, in some contexts, it can also refer to the act of braiding hair itself.

Synonyms:

• Tóc tết: This means "braided hair" and can be used interchangeably with "bím" when referring to the hairstyle.
• Bím tóc: This phrase can also be synonymous with "pigtail," emphasizing the style specifically.

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noun

1. Pigtail, plait of hair
   • tóc tết bím
     plaited hair