nôi
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Definition
- Noun:
- Cradle: A small bed for a baby, especially one that can be rocked or swung gently. It is traditionally woven from bamboo or rattan.
- Birthplace / Cradle (figurative): The place where something, such as an idea, movement, or culture, originates or is nurtured in its early stages.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Em bé ngủ trong nôi. (The baby sleeps in the cradle.)
- Chiếc nôi bằng mây rất chắc chắn. (The rattan cradle is very sturdy.)
- Vùng này được coi là nôi của nền văn minh cổ. (This region is considered the cradle of an ancient civilization.)
Advanced Usage
- "nôi treo": A hanging cradle or hammock for a baby.
- Mẹ đặt em bé vào nôi treo. (The mother placed the baby in the hanging cradle.)
Variants and Related Words
- Nhôi (n): A less common variant with the same meaning as "nôi".
Synonyms
- Cradle: A baby's bed, often on rockers.
- Bassinet: A small bed for a newborn.
- Birthplace: The place where something begins.
Related Idioms
- Cái nôi của...: The cradle of... (Used figuratively).
- Hy Lạp cổ đại là cái nôi của dân chủ. (Ancient Greece was the cradle of democracy.)
- cũng nói nhôi Cradle