dặm

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The Vietnamese word "dặm" has a couple of meanings and uses, which can be helpful to know as you learn the language.

Basic Meaning:

1. As a noun (mile):

   • "Dặm" refers to a unit of measurement equivalent to a mile. It is often used when talking about distances.
   • Example: "Tôi đã chạy 5 dặm hôm nay." (I ran 5 miles today.)

2. As a verb (to paint in watercolors):

   • "Dặm" can also mean to paint using watercolors. This usage is less common but is important in artistic contexts.
   • Example: "Cô ấy dặm một bức tranh rất đẹp." (She painted a very beautiful picture.)

Usage Instructions:

• When using "dặm" as a noun, remember it's related to distance. You can use it when giving directions, talking about travel, or exercising.

• As a verb, you can use "dặm" when discussing art, specifically watercolor painting.

Advanced Usage:

• In literature or poetry, "dặm" might be used metaphorically to describe a long journey or an emotional distance.
• In artistic discussions, "dặm" can be part of phrases describing techniques or styles of watercolor painting.

Word Variants:

• "Dặm" does not have many variants, but it can be combined with other words to create phrases related to distance or art. For instance:
  • "dặm đường" (miles of road)
  • "dặm màu" (watercolor painting)

Different Meanings:

• While "dặm" primarily means "mile" as a noun and "to paint in watercolors" as a verb, context will help clarify which meaning is intended.

Synonyms:

• For the noun meaning of "mile":

  • "dặm" is primarily used in a Vietnamese context, but you can also refer to "km" (kilometer) when discussing distances in metric terms.

• For the verb meaning of painting:

  • "vẽ" (to draw/paint) is a broader term that encompasses various painting techniques, not just watercolors.

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noun

1. mile; road

verb

1. to paint in water colours