Definition

1. Verb:
   • To dye: The primary meaning of "ruộm" is to apply color to something, typically fabric or hair, by soaking it in a colored liquid. It is a phonetic variant of the standard Vietnamese word "nhuộm".

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Bà ấy ruộm tóc màu đen. (She dyes her hair black.)
  • Chiếc áo này được ruộm bằng lá cây. (This shirt is dyed using tree leaves.)
  • Họ ruộm vải để làm áo dài. (They dye fabric to make áo dài.)

Advanced Usage

• "ruộm" is primarily used in specific regional dialects of Vietnamese. In formal writing and standard communication, the word "nhuộm" is universally preferred.

Variants and Related Words

• Nhuộm (v): The standard Vietnamese word for "to dye".
  • Cô ấy thích nhuộm tóc. (She likes to dye her hair.)

Synonyms

• Dye: To color something by soaking in a pigment solution.
• Tint: To give a slight color to.
• Stain: To color by applying a penetrating liquid.

Notes on Usage

• The word "ruộm" is considered a regional or dialectal variation. Learners should be aware that it is interchangeable with "nhuộm" but is less common in standard usage.

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