rèm

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The Vietnamese word "rèm" is a noun that translates to "blind" or "curtain" in English. It refers to a piece of fabric or material used to cover a window or door, providing privacy and blocking out light.

Usage Instructions:

1. Basic Usage: You can use "rèm" when talking about any type of window covering, whether it’s a curtain, blind, or shade.
2. Placement in Sentences: "Rèm" typically comes before the verb in a sentence. For example, you can say "Tôi kéo rèm" which means "I pull the blinds."

Example Sentences:

• Basic: "Cửa sổ có rèm màu xanh." (The window has blue curtains.)
• Action: "Hãy đóng rèm lại." (Please close the blinds.)

Advanced Usage:

• In more complex sentences, "rèm" can be used in descriptive phrases or to discuss styles. For example: "Rèm cửa sổ này rất đẹp và sang trọng." (These window curtains are very beautiful and elegant.)

Word Variants:

• "Rèm cửa": This specifically means "window curtain."
• "Rèm che nắng": This means "sunshade" or "light-blocking blind."
• "Rèm cuốn": Refers to "roller blinds."

Different Meanings:

• While "rèm" primarily refers to window coverings, it can also be used metaphorically to describe something that hides or obscures, such as "rèm bí mật" (the curtain of secrecy).

Synonyms:

• "Mành" (also means a type of covering, similar to blinds).
• "Tấm che" (which means cover or screen).

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noun

1. blind