gôm
Definition
Noun:
- Eraser: A small object, typically made of rubber or a similar material, used to remove pencil or, in some cases, ink marks from paper or other surfaces.
Noun (specialized/industrial):
- Gum: A sticky substance exuded by some trees and plants, or a similar synthetic substance, used in various industries (e.g., food, pharmaceuticals, paper) as an adhesive, thickener, or stabilizer.
- Hair gel / Pomade: A viscous substance made from gum or synthetic polymers, used to style hair, keep it smooth, or hold it in place.
Usage Examples
Noun (Eraser):
- Cho mượn cục gôm của bạn được không? (Can I borrow your eraser?)
- Cô giáo dùng gôm để xóa chữ trên bảng. (The teacher used an eraser to erase the writing on the board.)
Noun (Gum/Hair product):
- Gôm arabic là một phụ gia thực phẩm phổ biến. (Gum arabic is a common food additive.)
- Anh ấy chải gôm để giữ nếp tóc gọn gàng. (He applied hair gel to keep his hair neat.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "gôm" is less common in modern Vietnamese for "eraser," where "tẩy" is more frequently used. Its use often indicates a specific regional preference or an older term.
- In industrial or botanical contexts, "gôm" specifically refers to natural plant gums.
Variants and Related Words
Cục gôm (n): eraser (emphasizing the physical object).
- Tôi làm mất cục gôm mới. (I lost my new eraser.)
Gôm arabic (n): gum arabic.
- Gôm arabic được thu hoạch từ cây keo. (Gum arabic is harvested from acacia trees.)
Gôm xịt tóc (n): hair spray.
- Cô ấy dùng gôm xịt tóc để cố định kiểu tóc. (She used hair spray to set her hairstyle.)
Synonyms
- Eraser: tẩy, cục tẩy.
- Gum: nhựa cây, keo dính.
- Hair gel: keo vuốt tóc, pomade.
Notes on Different Meanings
- The primary meaning for language learners will likely be "eraser." The meanings related to "gum" or "hair product" are more specialized and encountered in specific technical or cosmetic contexts. The context of the sentence is crucial for determining the correct meaning.
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