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The Vietnamese word "phim" is a noun that means "film" or "movie." It refers to a series of moving images that tell a story or present information. You might watch films for entertainment, education, or artistic expression.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "phim" when talking about any kind of film, whether it's a feature film, a documentary, or a short film.
• To specify the type of film, you can combine "phim" with other words.

Examples:

1. Phim hoạt hình - animated film/cartoon

   • Example: "Tôi thích xem phim hoạt hình." (I like to watch animated films.)

2. Phim câm - silent film

   • Example: "Phim câm rất thú vị vì không có âm thanh." (Silent films are very interesting because there is no sound.)

3. Phim tài liệu - documentary film

   • Example: "Tôi đã xem một phim tài liệu về động vật." (I watched a documentary film about animals.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can also use "phim" in phrases to express preferences or actions related to films.
  • Example: "Chúng ta nên đi xem phim tối nay." (We should go to see a movie tonight.)
  • Example: "Bạn có muốn làm phim không?" (Do you want to make a film?)

Word Variants:

• Phim ảnh - cinema or film industry.
• Phim ngắn - short film.
• Phim dài - feature film or long film.

Different Meanings:

While "phim" primarily refers to films or movies, it can sometimes be used more broadly in conversational contexts to refer to videos or recordings in general.

Synonyms:

• Bộ phim - This also means "film," but it's often used to refer specifically to a film series or a particular movie.
• Hình ảnh chuyển động - This means "moving images," which describes films in a more general sense.

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noun

1. film, picture
   • phim câm
     silent film