This is the 900th most frequent Vietnamese word.
chiếu
The Vietnamese word "chiếu" can mean "mat," "project," or "screen," depending on the context.
Here, 'chiếu' refers to a traditional woven mat commonly used in Vietnamese households for sitting or sleeping.
Tôi nằm trên chiếc chiếu và nhìn lên trời.
I lay on the mat and looked at the sky.
In this sentence, 'chiếu' is used as a verb meaning 'shine' or 'project light'.
Cô ấy chiếu đèn pin để soi đường trong bóng tối.
She shined the flashlight to illuminate the path in the dark.
Here, 'chiếu' refers to the act of displaying or projecting a movie or image.