lược mau
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of fine-toothed comb: A comb with very closely spaced teeth, used for grooming hair or for specific tasks like removing lice or nits.
- (Historical/Regional) A type of fine comb: This term specifically refers to a "lược bí", a traditional Vietnamese comb known for its very fine, dense teeth.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy dùng lược mau để chải tóc cho gọn. (She uses a fine-toothed comb to make her hair neat.)
- Ngày xưa, lược mau thường được làm bằng gỗ hoặc sừng. (In the past, fine combs were often made of wood or horn.)
- Để bắt chấy, cần phải dùng lược mau. (To remove lice, you need to use a fine-toothed comb.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "lược mau" is largely synonymous with and often explained as "lược bí". It is a specific, traditional term that may not be commonly used in everyday modern conversation, where more general terms like "lược dày răng" (comb with dense teeth) or descriptive phrases are used.
- It can imply a tool for meticulous grooming or for a specific, detailed task like detangling very fine hair or hygiene-related combing.
Variants and Related Words
- Lược bí (n): The primary synonym, referring to the same type of traditional fine-toothed comb.
- Lược thưa (n): Antonym. A wide-toothed comb or rake.
- Lược (n): The general word for "comb".
Synonyms
- Fine-toothed comb: The direct English equivalent.
- Fine comb: A simpler equivalent.
- Nit comb: Specifically when used for removing lice eggs.
Notes on Meaning
- The core meaning is a comb with dense, fine teeth. The dictionary references indicate that "lược mau" is defined as (and is essentially the same as) "lược bí". It does not have multiple distinct meanings beyond this specific object.