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The Vietnamese word "nến" means "candle" in English. It refers to a cylindrical piece of wax with a wick in the middle that you can light to produce light. Candles are often used for various purposes, including decoration, creating a relaxing atmosphere, or during religious ceremonies.

Basic Usage:

You can use "nến" in sentences to describe lighting a candle or mentioning candles in general. For example: - "Thắp mấy ngọn nến trên bàn thờ." - This translates to "Light a few candles on the altar."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "nến" can also refer to candle power, which is a measure of luminous intensity. For example: - "Đèn có công suất nến cao." - This means "The lamp has a high candle power."

Word Variants:

• Nến thơm: scented candle
• Nến cầy: birthday candle
• Nến LED: LED candle (a battery-operated imitation of a real candle)

Different Meanings:

While "nến" primarily means "candle," it can also refer to the concept of light or illumination in a metaphorical sense, especially in poetic language.

Synonyms:

• Đèn cầy: another term for candle, though it's less commonly used.
• Ngọn nến: literally means "candle flame" or "candle light," emphasizing the light produced by the candle.

Academic

1. Candle, wax
   • Thắp mấy ngọn nến trên bàn thờ
     To light a few candles on the altar.
2. (điện) Candle-power lamp