véc-ni
Definition
Noun:
- Varnish: A transparent, hard, protective liquid coating that is applied to surfaces, typically wood, to provide a glossy finish and protection from damage.
Verb:
- To varnish: The act of applying this liquid coating to a surface.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- Lớp véc-ni trên chiếc bàn này rất bóng. (The varnish on this table is very shiny.)
- Anh cần mua véc-ni để bảo vệ đồ gỗ. (You need to buy varnish to protect the wooden furniture.)
Verb:
- Bác thợ đang véc-ni cửa gỗ. (The craftsman is varnishing the wooden door.)
- Chúng tôi sẽ véc-ni lại sàn nhà. (We will varnish the floor again.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "véc-ni" is a loanword, adapted from the French word . It is used identically in Vietnamese to refer to both the product and the action.
Variants and Related Words
- Đánh véc-ni (verb phrase): To varnish, to apply varnish. This is a common collocation.
- Họ dành cả ngày để đánh véc-ni cho chiếc thuyền. (They spent the whole day varnishing the boat.)
Synonyms
- Varnish: The direct English equivalent for both the noun and verb forms.
- Lacquer: A similar type of coating, though often harder and with a slightly different composition.
- Glaze: A coating, often used for a glossy finish on ceramics or paintings, sometimes used metaphorically for wood.
Related Idioms
- Bóng như véc-ni: As shiny as varnish. Used to describe something with a very high-gloss, polished appearance.
- Chiếc xe cũ được đánh bóng trông bóng như véc-ni. (The polished old car looks as shiny as varnish.)