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The Vietnamese word "chiếu" has several meanings and uses, primarily as a noun and a verb. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand it better:

Noun Usage:

1. Sedge Mat (Chiếu):

   • "Chiếu" often refers to a traditional mat made from sedge (a type of plant). It is commonly used for sitting or sleeping on the floor, especially in Vietnamese homes.
   • Example: "Giường trải chiếu hoa" means "a bed spread with a flowered sedge mat." In this context, it describes a bed that has a decorative mat on it.

2. Royal Proclamation:

   • In a historical or formal context, "chiếu" can also mean a royal proclamation or edict.
   • This usage is more specialized and not as commonly encountered in everyday conversation.

3. Bedspread or Covering:

   • It can also refer to a type of bed covering, similar to a quilt or blanket.

Verb Usage:

1. To Radiate/To Expose (Chiếu):

   • As a verb, "chiếu" means to radiate or to shine. It is used to describe something that emits light or is exposed to light.
   • Example: "Ngọn đèn chiếu sáng khắp nhà" translates to "the lamp radiates light all over the house." Here, it describes how the light from the lamp fills the entire space.

2. To Project:

   • "Chiếu" can also mean to project, especially in the context of films or images.
   • Example: "Xem chiếu phim" means "to attend a projection of films" or "to watch a film show." It indicates going to see a movie being shown.

3. To Show:

   • In another example, "phim chiếu cảnh đất nước giàu đẹp" means "the film projected the sights of a beautiful and prosperous country." It describes how the film displays images of a rich and beautiful nation.

Advanced Usage:

• In literature or formal writing, "chiếu" can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of shedding light on a subject or revealing information.
• In poetic contexts, it might be used to illustrate themes of enlightenment or revelation.

Word Variants:

• "Chiếu" can be modified or combined with other words to create phrases, such as:
  • "Chiếu sáng" (to illuminate)
  • "Chiếu phim" (to show a film)
  • "Chiếu thư" (a letter or proclamation, particularly in historical contexts)

Synonyms:

• For the noun meaning of a mat, synonyms include "thảm" (carpet) or "màn" (screen, curtain).
• For the verb meaning of to radiate, synonyms include "phát sáng" (to emit light) or "chiếu sáng" (to illuminate).

Different Meanings:

• It is important to understand the context in which "chiếu" is used, as its meaning can change significantly based on whether it is used as a noun or a verb, and whether it refers to objects or actions.

noun

1. Royal proclamation
2. Sedge mat
   • giừơng trải chiếu hoaa bed spread with a flowered sedge mat
   • màn trời chiếu đấtin the open air

verb

1. To radiate, to expose to (rays)
   • ngọn đèn chiếu sáng khắp nhàthe lamp radiates light all over the house, the lamp lights up the whole house
2. To project
   • xem chiếu phimto attend a projection of films, to attend a film show
   • phim chiếu cảnh đất nước giàu đẹpthe film projected the sights of a beautiful and prosperous country, the film showed a beautiful and prosperous country

Similar Spellings

• chiêu
• chiều
• chiểu

Words Containing "chiếu"

• ban chiều
• buổi chiều
• cách điệu hoá
• cạp chiếu
• chăn chiếu
• chiêu
• chiêu an
• chiêu bài
• chiêu binh
• chiêu đãi
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