riềm
Definition
- 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).