bấc

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The Vietnamese word "bấc" is a noun that has a few different meanings, but it is primarily associated with something light and soft.

Basic Meaning:

1. Wick: The most common meaning of "bấc" refers to a wick, which is a piece of material (often made of rush pith or other soft, spongy materials) that draws up liquid wax or oil to produce a flame in lamps and candles.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "bấc" when talking about traditional lamps or candles, as well as modern lighter wicks.
• It can also refer to the material used in making these wicks.

Examples:

• Bấc đèn: This means "lamp wick." For example, "Hãy thay bấc đèn để đèn sáng hơn" means "Please replace the lamp wick to make the lamp brighter."
• Bấc bật lửa: This means "lighter wick." An example sentence is "Bấc bật lửa này cần phải thay thế" which translates to "This lighter wick needs to be replaced."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "bấc" can refer to natural materials used in traditional craftsmanship, especially in making items that require lighting or burning.

Word Variants:

• Bấc sậy: Refers to "reed pith," which is another type of material that can be used similarly to make wicks.
• Bấc trong khí tượng: In meteorological terms, "bấc" can refer to the north-easterly monsoon or wind, which is a seasonal wind pattern.

Different Meanings:

• Besides its primary meaning as "wick," it can also imply something that is light and delicate, such as "light as a feather" (nhẹ như bấc).
• In the context of weather, "bấc" can denote the northeast wind or monsoon.

Synonyms:

• Bấc can be synonymous with "sợi bấc" (a wick string) or simply refer to any soft and light material.
• In terms of lightness, you might use "nhẹ" (light) as a general synonym, though "bấc" has specific connotations related to its softness and spongy qualities.

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noun

1. Rush
   • nhẹ như bấc
     light as rush pith, light as feather
2. Wick (made of rush pith or other spongy material)
   • bấc đèn
     a lamp wick
   • bấc bật lửa
     a lighter wick
3. Pith
   • bấc sậy
     reed pith
4. North-easterly monsoon, north-easter