thấu kính

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The Vietnamese word "thấu kính" is a noun that translates to "lens" in English. A lens is a piece of transparent material (like glass or plastic) that bends light to help us see clearly. Lenses are commonly used in glasses, cameras, microscopes, and other optical devices.

Usage Instructions:

• "Thấu kính" is used in both everyday language and technical contexts, particularly in discussions about photography, vision, and science.
• When using "thấu kính," you can refer to different types of lenses depending on the context, such as those used in eyeglasses or camera equipment.

Example:

• "Tôi cần mua một chiếc thấu kính mới cho máy ảnh của mình." (Translation: "I need to buy a new lens for my camera.")

Advanced Usage:

• In more technical discussions, "thấu kính" can refer to specific types of lenses, such as "thấu kính hội tụ" (convex lens) or "thấu kính phân kỳ" (concave lens).
• It can also be used metaphorically, for example, to describe a perspective or way of looking at things: "Nhìn vấn đề qua thấu kính của một nhà khoa học." (Translation: "Looking at the issue through the lens of a scientist.")

Word Variants:

• Related words include:
  • "kính" (glass) – the material from which lenses can be made.
  • "hệ thống thấu kính" (lens system) – a combination of lenses used in complex optical devices.

Different Meanings:

• While "thấu kính" primarily refers to lenses in optics, in some contexts, it can also imply clarity of thought or vision, as in seeing things more clearly or understanding complex ideas better.

Synonyms:

• Some synonyms for "thấu kính" include:
  • "kính" (glass) – though this is a broader term that refers to glass items in general.
  • "mắt kính" (eyeglasses) – specifically refers to lenses used for vision correction.

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noun

1. lens