Definition

1. Noun:
   • Pen holder / Brush pot: A traditional stationery item, typically made of ceramic, porcelain, or pottery, used to hold writing brushes, pens, or other similar utensils upright on a desk or study table.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy có một chiếc ống bút bằng sứ rất đẹp. (He has a very beautiful porcelain pen holder.)
  • Chiếc ống bút trên bàn học được làm bằng gốm. (The brush pot on the study desk is made of ceramic.)

Advanced Usage

• In traditional Vietnamese and East Asian study culture, an is often part of a scholar's desk set, which may also include an inkstone and a paperweight.
• It can be a decorative art object, sometimes featuring intricate hand-painted designs, calligraphy, or celadon glaze.

Variants and Related Words

• Lọ bút (n): A more modern or general term for a pen pot, cup, or holder, which can be made from various materials like plastic, metal, or glass.
  • Cô ấy để bút vào lọ bút trên bàn làm việc. (She puts pens into the pen cup on her desk.)

Synonyms

• Brush holder: Specifically for holding calligraphy brushes.
• Pen stand: A device for holding pens.
• Utensil holder: A general term for a container holding desk tools.

Related Idioms

• While there is no direct idiom with , it is associated with the imagery of scholarly life and traditional learning. A related concept is "bút nghiên" (pen and inkstone), symbolizing study and literary pursuits.