khâu máy

Cô ấy khâu máy chiếc áo rất nhanh.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To sew by machine; to machine-sew: The action of joining or repairing fabric, leather, or other materials using a sewing machine. This is the primary and most common meaning.

Usage

• The verb 'khâu máy' describes the specific action of using a sewing machine. It is a transitive verb, typically followed by a direct object (the item being sewn).
• It is used in contexts related to tailoring, garment production, home sewing, and repairs.
• Grammar Note: It functions as a compound verb. The main verb is 'khâu' (to sew), modified by 'máy' (machine) to specify the method.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Cô ấy khâu máy chiếc áo rất nhanh. (She machine-sews the shirt very quickly.)
  • Tôi cần khâu máy lại đường chỉ bị tuột. (I need to sew by machine the seam that came undone.)
  • Xưởng này chuyên khâu máy quần áo may sẵn. (This workshop specializes in machine-sewing ready-made clothes.)

Advanced Usage

• Implied Object: Sometimes the object is implied from context.
  • Tối nay tôi sẽ ngồi khâu máy. (Tonight I will sit and do some machine sewing.)
• Contrast with Hand Sewing: Often used to contrast with 'khâu tay' (to hand-sew).
  • Cửa áo nên khâu tay cho đẹp, còn các đường chính thì khâu máy cho chắc. (The buttonholes should be hand-sewn for beauty, while the main seams should be machine-sewn for strength.)

Variants and Related Words

• Khâu (verb): To sew (general, can be by hand or machine).
• Khâu tay (verb): To hand-sew.
• May máy / May (verb): To sew (often implying machine sewing or the broader process of garment construction). 'May' is a more general term for making clothes, which often involves 'khâu máy'.
• Máy khâu (noun): Sewing machine. (Note: This is the noun form for the tool, while 'khâu máy' is the verb for the action.)

Synonyms

• May (bằng máy): To sew (by machine). While 'may' can be more general, in context it often means machine sewing.

Related Phrases / Collocations

• Khâu máy một đường: To run a line of machine stitching.
  • Cô ấy khâu máy một đường thẳng để cố định mép vải. (She runs a straight machine stitch to secure the fabric edge.)
• Khâu máy viền: To machine-hem.
  • Anh ấy khâu máy viền ống quần. (He machine-hems the pant legs.)