ấm

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The Vietnamese word "ấm" has several meanings and uses, which can be understood in both noun and adjective forms.

Meanings

1. As a Noun:

   • "ấm" refers to a pot or kettle, particularly for making tea. It is commonly used in contexts related to tea or boiling water.

2. As an Adjective:

   • "ấm" means warm or tepid. It is often used to describe temperatures that are comfortable and not too hot or cold.

Usage Instructions

• When using "ấm" as a noun, it is typically involved in contexts related to serving tea or cooking. You can use it when discussing tea-making or when referring to kettles.

• As an adjective, "ấm" is often used to describe the weather, clothing, or physical sensations. It conveys comfort and mildness.

Advanced Usage

In more advanced contexts, "ấm" can be used in idiomatic expressions or to convey feelings of coziness or safety. For example, "cảm thấy ấm áp" means "to feel warm and cozy," indicating not just physical warmth but also emotional comfort.

Word Variants

• ấm áp: This is a variant that means "cozy" or "warm and comfortable." It can be used to describe both physical warmth and emotional warmth.

Different Meanings

• "ấm" can also imply a sense of security or emotional warmth in certain contexts.

Academic

noun

1. pot; kettle
   • ấm pha trà
     teapot
   • pha một ấm trà
     to draw a pot of tea
   • đun một ấm nước
     to boil a kettle of water

adj

1. warm; tepid
   • nắng ấm
     a warm sun
   • quần áo ấm
     warm clothes
   • ăn no mặc ấm
     to have adequate food and clothing
   • trời ấm lên