Definition

1. Noun:
   • Oil-paper: A type of paper that has been treated or coated with oil, making it resistant to moisture and water. It is traditionally used for wrapping food, goods, or other items to protect them from dampness.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Người bán hàng dùng giấy dầu để gói bánh. (The vendor uses oil-paper to wrap the cakes.)
  • Giấy dầu giúp bảo quản thực phẩm khỏi bị ẩm. (Oil-paper helps preserve food from moisture.)
  • Những cuốn sách cũ được bọc cẩn thận trong giấy dầu. (The old books were carefully wrapped in oil-paper.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "giấy dầu" specifically refers to the material itself. Its primary function is protective packaging, especially in traditional contexts before the widespread use of modern plastics.

Variants and Related Words

• Giấy sáp (n): wax paper. While similar in function (water-resistant packaging), it is coated with wax instead of oil.
• Giấy bóng kính (n): glassine paper. A smooth, glossy, and often transparent paper that is air and water-resistant.

Synonyms

• Oil-paper: The direct translation and most accurate equivalent.
• Oiled paper: A descriptive synonym.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms specifically using the term "giấy dầu". Its usage is primarily literal and descriptive.

noun

1. oil-paper