Definition

1. Noun:
   • Hem, border, fringe: A decorative or finishing border, often made of a different material or color, attached to the edge of fabric, such as on curtains, clothing, or tablecloths.
   • Edge, rim: The outer edge or margin of an object, typically emphasizing its border or boundary.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chiếc váy có riềm ren màu trắng. (The dress has a white lace hem.)
  • Riềm màn cửa đã bị sờn. (The fringe of the curtain is frayed.)
  • Họ trang trí riềm của tấm thảm. (They decorated the border of the carpet.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "riềm" is often used interchangeably with the more common standard word "diềm". It can be considered a regional or dialectal variant.
• It is primarily used in the context of textiles and fabrics but can be extended metaphorically to describe the outer edge of other flat objects.

Variants and Related Words

• Diềm (n): The standard Vietnamese word for hem, border, fringe, or edge.
  • Diềm áo (hem of a shirt).

Synonyms

• Hem: The edge of a piece of cloth that is turned under and stitched down.
• Border: A strip around the edge of something.
• Fringe: An ornamental border of threads left loose or formed into tassels or twists.
• Edge: The outer limit of an object.

Related Idioms

• While "riềm" itself is not commonly found in many idioms, the concept is related to phrases involving edges or borders, such as "viền quanh" (to border around).