Definition

1. Noun:

   • A broad, flat drying basket: A large, shallow, circular basket woven from bamboo or similar materials, typically used for sun-drying grains like rice or corn.

2. Verb:

   • To stretch or widen by forcing: To insert an object into something else to expand its size, often used for tight footwear.
   • To insert or fit into: To place or set one object firmly into another, such as glass into a frame.
   • To exert oneself to the utmost: To strive or expend a great deal of effort.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Phơi thóc vào nong. (Put the rice out to dry on a broad, flat drying basket.)
• Verb:
  • Nong đôi giày chật. (Stretch the tight pair of shoes.)
  • Khung có nong kính. (A frame inserted with glass.)
  • Anh ấy phải nong sức để hoàn thành công việc. (He had to exert himself to complete the work.)

Advanced Usage

• "nong ống đái" (medical term): to dilate the urethra.
  • Bác sĩ cần nong ống đái cho bệnh nhân. (The doctor needed to dilate the patient's urethra.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nia (n): A winnowing basket; similar to a but often used for tossing grains to separate chaff.

Synonyms

• Basket (n): A container made of interwoven strips.
• Dilate (v): To make wider or larger.
• Insert (v): To put or fit something into something else.
• Strain (v): To make a strenuous effort.

Related Idioms

• Nong sức, nong lực: To push one's strength or capabilities to the limit.
  • Cả đội đã nong sức để về đích. (The whole team strained every muscle to reach the finish line.)

1. Broad flat drying basket
   • Phơi thóc vào nong
     To put out rice to dry on broad flat drying baskets
2. Stretch
   • Nong đôi giày chật
     To stretch a tight pair of shoes
3. Insert
   • Khung có nong kính
     A frame inserted with glass