cạp chiếu
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Definition
- Verb:
- To edge a mat: The literal meaning refers to the traditional craft of sewing or binding a reinforced border onto a woven sleeping mat (chiếu) to prevent fraying and increase its durability.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Các bà, các mẹ ngồi cạp chiếu cho chắc. (The grandmothers and mothers sit edging mats to make them sturdy.)
- Nghề cạp chiếu ngày càng ít người biết đến. (The craft of mat edging is known by fewer and fewer people.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is strongly associated with traditional, manual craftsmanship and is often used to evoke images of a bygone, rustic way of life.
Variants and Related Words
- Cạp (v): to edge, to bind, to hem. This is the root verb for adding a reinforced border to fabric or woven items.
- Chiếu (n): a mat, specifically a traditional woven sleeping mat made from materials like sedge or bamboo.
Synonyms
- To bind a mat: to sew a border onto a mat.
- To hem a mat: to finish the edge of a mat.
Related Idioms and Figurative Use
- Cạp chiếu mà chơi: (Lit: "Edge the mat before you play/compete"). This is a common idiom meaning to establish clear rules, boundaries, or preparations before engaging in any serious endeavor, competition, or conflict. It emphasizes the importance of preparation and mutual agreement.
- Hai bên nên cạp chiếu mà chơi để tránh hiểu lầm sau này. (The two sides should set clear rules from the start to avoid misunderstandings later.)