giấy nhám
Definition
- Noun:
- Sandpaper: A strong paper with a rough, abrasive surface, typically coated with sand or another gritty substance, used for smoothing or polishing surfaces by rubbing.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy dùng giấy nhám để làm nhẵn bề mặt gỗ. (He used sandpaper to smooth the wood surface.)
- Hãy chà nhẹ bằng giấy nhám trước khi sơn. (Gently rub with sandpaper before painting.)
- Tôi cần mua giấy nhám hạt mịn. (I need to buy fine-grit sandpaper.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "giấy nhám" is often specified by its grit number (e.g., coarse, medium, fine), which indicates the size of the abrasive particles and the resulting smoothness of the finish.
- Đối với bước cuối cùng, hãy dùng giấy nhám grit 220. (For the final step, use 220-grit sandpaper.)
Variants and Related Words
- Giấy ráp: A common synonym for "giấy nhám", also meaning sandpaper.
- Giấy ráp thường được dùng trong công việc mộc. (Sandpaper is commonly used in woodworking.)
Synonyms
- Sandpaper: The direct and most common equivalent.
- Abrasive paper: A more technical term.
- Glasspaper: A specific type of sandpaper using crushed glass as the abrasive.
Related Terms
- Chà nhám (v): The action of sanding or rubbing with sandpaper.
- Công đoạn chà nhám rất quan trọng. (The sanding stage is very important.)
- Đánh bóng (v): To polish, which often follows sanding.
- Sau khi chà nhám, bạn có thể đánh bóng nó. (After sanding, you can polish it.)