khử mùi
Definition
- Verb:
- To deodorize, to remove odor: "khử mùi" means to eliminate or neutralize unpleasant smells from an object, space, or the body.
- To disinfect (in a broader sense, often implying odor removal): In some contexts, it can imply a cleaning action that removes both germs and associated odors.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Tôi cần khử mùi trong tủ lạnh. (I need to deodorize the refrigerator.)
- Sản phẩm này dùng để khử mùi giày rất hiệu quả. (This product is very effective for deodorizing shoes.)
- Cô ấy khử mùi phòng bằng tinh dầu. (She deodorizes the room with essential oils.)
Advanced Usage
"khử mùi cơ thể": to deodorize the body, often referring to using deodorant.
- Lăn khử mùi là sản phẩm phổ biến để khử mùi cơ thể. (Deodorant roll-on is a common product for body deodorizing.)
"chất khử mùi": deodorizing agent, deodorant substance.
- Baking soda là một chất khử mùi tự nhiên. (Baking soda is a natural deodorizing agent.)
Variants and Related Words
- Khử trùng (verb): to sterilize, to disinfect (focuses on killing germs/microbes, may also remove odor as a result).
- Khử khuẩn (verb): to disinfect, to sanitize (similar to khử trùng).
- Deodorant (noun, English loanword used in Vietnamese): lăn khử mùi, chất khử mùi.
Synonyms
- Làm mất mùi: to make the smell disappear.
- Làm bay mùi: to make the smell dissipate.
- Triệt mùi: to eradicate odor (stronger implication of complete removal).
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
Note: As "khử mùi" is a compound verb in Vietnamese, it typically functions as a single unit. Related phrases often involve adding an object. - Khử mùi hôi: to deodorize foul/bad smells. - Máy lọc không khí giúp khử mùi hôi trong nhà. (The air purifier helps deodorize bad smells in the house.)
Related Idioms
Note: There are no common idioms directly centered on the phrase "khử mùi".