thảm

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The Vietnamese word "thảm" primarily means "carpet," "rug," or "tapestry." It refers to a piece of fabric that is used to cover a floor, making it more comfortable and often more decorative.

Basic Usage:

1. As a noun (carpet/rug):
   • Example: "Tôi mua một cái thảm mới cho phòng khách."

Advanced Usage:

1. As an adjective (tragic):
   • When used as an adjective, "thảm" can describe something that is very sad or disastrous.
   • Example: "Câu chuyện về cuộc chiến tranh thật thảm."

Word Variants:

• Thảm trải sàn: This means "carpet" specifically for floor covering.
• Thảm hoa: This refers to a "flower rug," which is a decorative type of carpet featuring floral designs.

Different Meanings:

• In addition to its meanings related to flooring (carpet/rug), "thảm" can be used in different contexts, especially in literature or discussions about events, where it conveys the idea of tragedy or sorrow.

Synonyms:

• For carpet/rug:

  • Thảm lót sàn: This specifically means a "floor mat."
  • Thảm trải: A general term for any covering or mat used on the floor.

• For tragic:

  • Bi thảm: This also means tragic or sorrowful, often used in literary contexts.

Summary:

• Thảm is a versatile word in Vietnamese. Remember that it can refer to both a physical object (like a carpet) and an emotional state (like being tragic).

Academic

noun

1. carpet, rug, rapestry to cover

adj

1. tragic