lược

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The Vietnamese word "lược" can function as both a noun and a verb, and it has a couple of different meanings.

As a Noun:

1. Comb: The most common meaning of "lược" is a comb, which is a tool used to arrange or untangle hair. You can find combs in various sizes and materials, and they are often used daily for grooming.

   • "Tôi cần một cái lược để chải tóc."
   • (I need a comb to brush my hair.)

As a Verb:

1. To Prune: In a gardening context, "lược" can mean to prune plants, which involves cutting away dead or overgrown branches to encourage healthy growth.

   • "Chúng ta cần lược cây này để nó phát triển tốt hơn."
   • (We need to prune this tree so that it grows better.)

2. To Baste: In cooking, "lược" can also mean to baste, which refers to the technique of moistening food during cooking with its own juices or a sauce.

   • "Hãy lược thịt gà với nước sốt để nó không bị khô."
   • (Please baste the chicken with the sauce so it doesn’t become dry.)

Advanced Usage:

• When discussing haircare or hairstyling, you might hear phrases like "lược tóc" (comb hair) or "sử dụng lược" (use a comb).
• In gardening, you might come across phrases like "lược cành" (prune branches) or "lược hoa" (prune flowers).

Word Variants:

• "Lược" can be combined with other words to create phrases like:
  • "lược bàn" (table comb) - a type of comb that is wider and often used for styling.
  • "lược tỉa" - refers to the act of trimming or shaping.

Different Meanings:

• While the primary meanings are related to grooming and gardening, in certain contexts, "lược" can also refer to summarizing or condensing information, such as in the phrase "lược bỏ" (to omit).

Synonyms:

• For "comb": "cái chải" (another term for a comb, though less common).
• For "to prune": "cắt tỉa" (to trim).
• For "to baste": "phết" (to spread or coat).

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noun

1. comb

verb

1. to prune; to baste