This is the 789th most frequent Vietnamese word.
khuôn
The Vietnamese word "khuôn" means "mold" or "frame" in English.
Here, "khuôn" refers to a mold or form for shaping something, specifically baking cakes.
Những chiếc bánh được nướng trong khuôn để có hình dạng đẹp.
The cakes are baked in molds to have beautiful shapes.
In this sentence, "khuôn" is used metaphorically to describe a guideline or framework for creativity.
Trong nghệ thuật, khuôn có thể là khung để hướng dẫn sáng tác.
In art, a mold or frame can be a guide for creativity.
Here, "khuôn" is part of the compound word "khuôn mẫu," meaning mold or stereotype, referring to societal norms.