Definition

Verb: - To develop a film/photographs: The process of using chemical solutions to make a latent image on photographic film or paper visible and permanent. This is the core meaning of "rửa ảnh," referring to the traditional photochemical development process.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Tôi mang cuộn phim đi rửa ảnh. (I took the film roll to be developed.)
  • Cửa hàng này rửa ảnh rất chất lượng. (This shop develops photos with very high quality.)
  • Anh ấy đang học cách rửa ảnh trong phòng tối. (He is learning how to develop film in a darkroom.)

Advanced Usage

• While "rửa ảnh" literally means "to wash photos," its technical meaning is specific to chemical development. In modern digital contexts, the act of printing digital files is often described by the verb "in" (to print). However, "rửa ảnh" is still commonly used colloquially to mean "to get photos printed," even from digital sources.
  • Tôi vừa gửi file ảnh kỹ thuật số để rửa ảnh. (I just sent the digital photo file to be printed/developed.)

Variants and Related Words

• Rửa phim (v): To develop film. This is a more specific variant focusing on the film negative itself.
  • Rửa phim âm bản đòi hỏi kỹ thuật cao. (Developing negative film requires advanced technique.)

Synonyms

• Develop: To process photographic film or paper using chemicals.
• Process: A more technical synonym for developing film.

Related Terms

• Phòng rửa ảnh / Phòng tối: Darkroom; a room used for developing photographs.
• Thuốc rửa ảnh: Developer; the chemical solution used in the development process.

verb

1. to develop a film