máy khâu
Definition
- Noun:
- Sewing machine: A mechanical or electrical device used to stitch fabric and other materials together with thread.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bà tôi có một chiếc máy khâu cổ rất đẹp. (My grandmother has a very beautiful antique sewing machine.)
- Cô ấy sửa quần bằng máy khâu. (She mended the trousers with a sewing machine.)
- Máy khâu mới của tôi có nhiều kiểu đường may. (My new sewing machine has many stitch patterns.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is a compound noun, combining "máy" (machine) and "khâu" (to sew). It is used as a single, fixed unit to refer to the device.
Variants and Related Words
- Máy may (n): An alternative, less common term for a sewing machine.
- Khâu (v): To sew, to stitch. This is the verb from which the noun "máy khâu" is derived.
- Cô ấy khâu một chiếc cúc. (She sews on a button.)
Synonyms
- Sewing machine: The direct and most common English equivalent.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically using the term "máy khâu."