ánh

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The Vietnamese word "ánh" is a noun that primarily means "light" or "glare." It can refer to various types of light, both natural and artificial. Here’s a breakdown of its meanings, uses, and related information:

Basic Meaning:

1. Light or Glare: "Ánh" is used to describe light, brightness, or glare from various sources.

Usage Instructions:

• Common Phrasing: "ánh" is often used with other words to specify the type of light. For example:
  • Ánh sáng: light
  • Ánh mặt trời: sunlight
  • Ánh đèn: light from a lamp

Examples:

1. Ánh đèn pha xe hơi: This means "the glare of car headlights." It describes the bright light produced by a car's headlights.
2. Ánh mặt trời: This means "the glare of the sun." It refers to the bright light that comes from the sun.
3. Ánh trăng: This means "moonlight." It describes the soft, gentle light that comes from the moon.
4. Cuộc đi dạo dưới ánh trăng: This means "a walk by moonlight," indicating a romantic or peaceful walk during the night when the moon is shining.

Advanced Usage:

• Lustre: In a more advanced context, "ánh" can also mean "lustre" or "shine." For example:
  • Ánh kim: metallic lustre, referring to a shiny, metallic appearance.

Word Variants:

• "Ánh sáng": This variant means "light" and is commonly used in various contexts, such as in discussions about visibility or illumination.
• "Ánh sáng xanh": This means "blue light," which is often referred to in discussions about technology and health.

Different Meanings:

• While "ánh" primarily refers to light, it can sometimes imply brightness in a more abstract sense, such as in the context of hope or clarity.

Synonyms:

• Sáng: This word means "bright." It can be used similarly but is often used as an adjective to describe something that emits light.
• Chiếu sáng: This means "to illuminate" or "to shine," often used as a verb.

Academic

noun

1. Clove
   • ánh tỏi
     a clove of garlic
2. Light, glare
   • ánh đèn pha xe hơi
     the glare of car headlights
   • ánh mặt trời
     the glare of the sun
   • ánh trăng
     moonlight
   • cuộc đi dạo dưới ánh trăng
     a walk by moonlight

adj

1. Lustre
   • ánh kim
     metallic lustre