muội

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The Vietnamese word "muội" refers to "soot," which is the black powdery substance that is produced when materials like wood or coal are burned. It can accumulate in places like chimneys, lamps, and even on walls, especially in areas where there is smoke from burning fuel.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "muội" when talking about soot from burning fuels or anything that produces smoke.
• It is often associated with cleanliness, as too much soot indicates dirtiness or the need for cleaning.

Example Sentence:

• Chim đèn dầu hỏa đầy những muội. (The chimney of the kerosene lamp is full of soot.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "muội" can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is dirty or tainted, such as a reputation or a situation.

Word Variants:

• "Muội" is a noun. There aren't specific verb forms, but you can use phrases to describe actions related to soot, like "làm sạch muội" (to clean soot) or "tụ tập muội" (to accumulate soot).

Different Meanings:

While "muội" primarily means soot, it can also refer to a state of being dirty or soiled in a broader sense.

Synonyms:

• "Tro" (ash) – while not exactly the same, it is related as both are byproducts of burning.
• "Bụi" (dust) – this is a more general term for any particulate matter that can include soot.

Academic

1. Soot
   • Thông phong đèn dầu hỏa đầy những muội
     The chimney of the kerosene lamp is full of soot