hong
/hɔɳ/
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Verb:
- To dry: To remove moisture from something, typically by exposing it to air, wind, or gentle heat (like near a fire), rather than direct sunlight or intense heat. It implies a drying process that is airy and often indirect.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Mẹ hong quần áo ngoài ban công sau khi giặt. (Mom dries the clothes on the balcony after washing.)
- Chiếc áo ướt được hong trước quạt cho mau khô. (The wet shirt was dried in front of the fan to dry quickly.)
- Người ta thường hong cá trên giàn bếp. (People often dry fish on a rack near the kitchen hearth.)
Advanced Usage
- "hong gió": to air-dry; to dry in the wind.
- Chăn màn được đem ra sân hong gió. (The bedding was taken to the yard to air-dry.)
- "hong khô": to dry until completely dry.
- Hãy hong khô tóc trước khi đi ngủ. (Please dry your hair completely before going to sleep.)
- "hong lửa" / "hong than": to dry near a fire or embers.
- Hong lửa cho ấm người. (Dry yourself near the fire to get warm.)
Variants and Related Words
- Phơi (verb): To sun-dry; to dry by exposing to direct sunlight. (Contrast: "Phơi" often implies direct sun, while "hong" implies air, wind, or indirect heat.)
- Sấy (verb): To dry using a machine or artificial heat (e.g., in an oven, dryer).
- Làm khô (verb phrase): To make dry (a more general term).
Synonyms
- Làm cho khô: To make dry.
- Thổi khô: To blow-dry (using air).
Related Phrases (Collocations)
- Hong quần áo: To dry clothes.
- Hong thóc lúa: To dry paddy/rice.
- Hong nắng: (Less common) To dry in a sunny but breezy spot. Note: This leans more towards "phơi nắng".