chườm
Definition
- Verb:
- To apply a compress: To place a warm or cold object, such as a cloth, bag, or pad, onto a part of the body for therapeutic purposes, typically to relieve pain, reduce swelling, or provide comfort.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cô ấy chườm túi nước đá lên mắt cá chân bị bong gân. (She applied an ice pack to her sprained ankle.)
- Để giảm đau bụng, anh ấy chườm nóng. (To relieve stomach pain, he applied a hot compress.)
- Y tá khuyên bệnh nhân chườm lạnh vết sưng. (The nurse advised the patient to apply a cold compress to the swelling.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "chườm" is almost exclusively used in a medical or therapeutic context. It implies a deliberate, careful application for healing, not a casual placement of an object.
Variants and Related Words
Chườm nóng (v): To apply a hot compress or use a heating pad.
- Chườm nóng giúp thư giãn cơ bắp. (Applying a hot compress helps relax muscles.)
Chườm lạnh (v): To apply a cold compress or ice pack.
- Ngay sau khi bị thương, nên chườm lạnh. (Right after an injury, you should apply a cold compress.)
Túi chườm (n): A compress bag (e.g., hot water bottle, ice pack).
- Cô ấy mua một túi chườm giữ nhiệt. (She bought a reusable hot/cold pack.)
Synonyms
- Apply a compress: The most direct synonym.
- Apply heat/cold: A more general phrase describing the action.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically using the word "chườm". Its usage is literal and functional.
verb
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To apply compresses to
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chườm nóngto apply hot compresses to
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túi chườm nước đáan ice-bag (to be used as a cold compress)
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