điếu

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The Vietnamese word "điếu" has a couple of meanings, primarily related to smoking and expressing condolences. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand its usage better:

Basic Meaning

1. Pipe or Hookah: "Điếu" commonly refers to a pipe, specifically a hubble-bubble pipe or hookah used for smoking.
2. Cigarette: In a more informal context, "điếu" can also mean a cigarette, often used in shorthand.

Usage Instructions

• When you want to refer to a smoking device or a cigarette, you can use "điếu" in a sentence.
• It can also be used in contexts related to expressing condolences.

Examples

1. Smoking Context:

   • "Làm ơn đưa tôi cái điếu."
   • "Hút một điếu thuốc sau mỗi bữa ăn."

2. Condolences Context:

   • "Đi điếu vợ bạn chết."

Advanced Usage

• In some contexts, "điếu" can be part of phrases that imply a ceremonial or respectful act, especially in relation to condolences.

Word Variants

• Điếu thuốc: This specifically means "cigarette."
• Điếu cày: Refers to a specific type of pipe used for smoking (usually a larger hookah).

Different Meanings

• While "điếu" often refers to a smoking device or cigarette, in the context of condolences, it represents the act of mourning or paying respects to someone who has passed away.

Synonyms

• For smoking:
  • Phao: Can refer to a smoking pipe.
• For cigarette:
  • Thuốc lá: This means "tobacco" but is often used to refer to cigarettes.
• For condolences:
  • Phúng điếu: This means to present condolences or to mourn.

Summary

"Điếu" is a versatile word that can be used in the context of smoking devices like hookahs and cigarettes, as well as in more somber situations to express condolences.

Academic

1. Pipe, hubble-bubble pipe, hookah
   • Làm ơn đưa tối cái điếu
     Please pass me the hubble-bubble
   • Điếu thuốc (nói tắt)
     Cigarette
   • Sau mỗi bữa ăn hút một điếu
     To smoke a cigarette after each meal
2. Condole on somebody's death, present condolences on somebody's death
   • Đi điếu vợ bạn chết
     To go and present condolences on the death of a friend's wife