rôm sảy

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The Vietnamese word "rôm sảy" refers to "prickly heat," which is a skin condition that occurs when sweat glands become blocked, leading to small red bumps or blisters on the skin. This condition is commonly seen in hot and humid weather and can cause itching or discomfort.

Usage Instructions:

• "Rôm sảy" is often used to describe a situation where someone has developed these itchy bumps due to heat.
• It’s typically associated with babies or children, as they are more susceptible to this condition, but adults can experience it too.

Example Sentence:

• "Khi trời nóng, trẻ con thường bị rôm sảy." (Translation: "When it's hot, children often get prickly heat.")

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "rôm sảy" in a more descriptive context to discuss prevention or treatment, such as:
  • "Để tránh rôm sảy, hãy mặc áo thoáng mát và giữ cơ thể khô ráo." (Translation: "To avoid prickly heat, wear light clothing and keep your body dry.")

Word Variants:

• There aren't direct variants of "rôm sảy," but related terms include:
  • "Mồ hôi" (sweat)
  • "Nóng" (hot)
  • "Ngứa" (itchy)

Different Meaning:

• In some contexts, "rôm sảy" can be used metaphorically to describe feelings of discomfort or irritation, though this is less common.

Synonyms:

• There are not many direct synonyms for "rôm sảy," but you might hear:
  • "Nổi mẩn" (rash)
  • "Mẩn ngứa" (itchy rash)

Academic

1. Prickly heat
   • Nắng lên là mình đầy rôm sảy
     To get prickly heat all over one's body as soon as the hot weather has set in