bơm

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The Vietnamese word "bơm" has several meanings and uses, and it can be both a noun and a verb.

Noun Usage:

1. Pump: "Bơm" is primarily a noun that refers to a device used to move liquids or gases from one place to another. For example:

   • bơm xe đạp: a bicycle pump – used to inflate bicycle tires.
   • bơm chữa cháy: a fire-extinguisher – used to extinguish fires.
   • bơm chân không: a vacuum pump – used to create a vacuum by removing air.

2. Related Machines:

   • máy bơm nước: a machine for pumping water, commonly used in agriculture or for irrigation.

Verb Usage:

As a verb, "bơm" means: 1. To pump, to inflate, or to blow up. For example: - bơm thuốc trừ sâu: to spray insecticide – using a pump to apply insecticide in agriculture. - quả bóng bơm rất căng: a well-inflated balloon – indicating that the balloon is filled with air or gas.

Advanced Usage:

In some contexts, "bơm" can be used metaphorically. For example, in a conversation about finances, "bơm tiền" could mean to inject or pump money into a business or project.

Word Variants:

• The word "bơm" can have different prefixes or suffixes to form related terms, but its core meaning stays similar.

Different Meanings:

• In casual conversation, "bơm" can sometimes refer to the act of exaggerating or inflating a story or claim, though this usage is less formal.

Synonyms:

• Máy bơm: can also be referred to as "thiết bị bơm" (pumping device).
• In some contexts, "thổi" (to blow) can be a synonym when discussing inflating objects like balloons.

Examples in Sentences:

1. Tôi cần một cái bơm để bơm bánh xe đạp của tôi. (I need a pump to inflate my bicycle tire.)
2. Chúng ta cần gọi bơm chữa cháy khi có hỏa hoạn. (We need to call the fire extinguisher when there is a fire.)
3. Khi bạn bơm quả bóng, hãy chắc chắn rằng nó không bị nổ.

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noun

1. Pump
   • bơm xe đạp
     a bicycle pump
   • bơm chữa cháy
     a fire-extinguisher
   • bơm chân không
     a vacuum pump

verb

1. To pump, to inflate, to blow up
   • máy bơm nước
     a machine for pumping water, a mechanical water-pump
   • bơm thuốc trừ sâu
     to spray insecticide
   • quả bóng bơm rất căng
     a well-inflated balloon
   • bơm xe