ang
Definition
- Noun:
- A crock; a jar: A traditional container, typically made of fired clay (earthenware) or copper, used for holding water or other liquids. It often has a wide mouth and a slightly bulging body.
- A betel box: A specific type of container, often made of copper, used for holding betel leaves, areca nuts, and other ingredients for chewing betel.
- A measuring box: A tool for measuring dry goods like rice, traditionally made of wood or woven bamboo in a box shape, with a capacity of about seven to eight liters, used in some regions.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bà lấy nước từ chiếc ang đất nung. (She took water from the earthenware jar.)
- Chiếc ang đồng đựng trầu cau được đánh bóng sáng loáng. (The copper betel box was polished until it shined.)
- Người nông dân đong một ang gạo. (The farmer measured out one ang of rice.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "ang" is primarily used in the context of traditional Vietnamese household items and rural measurements. Its usage in modern, urban settings is less common.
- When referring to the measuring unit, it is often specified with the commodity, e.g., (an of rice), (an of corn).
Variants and Related Words
- Ang sành (n): An earthenware crock/jar.
- Ang đồng (n): A copper betel box or container.
- Ang đựng nước (n): A water jar.
- Ang đựng trầu (n): A betel container.
Synonyms
- Jar: A wide-mouthed container, typically cylindrical.
- Crock: An earthenware pot or jar.
- Vessel: A hollow container, especially one used to hold liquid.
- Betel box: A container for betel chewing ingredients.
- Measure: A standard unit for measuring dry volume.
Related Idioms
- While there are no widely known idioms centered solely on the word "ang", it may appear in descriptive folk sayings related to traditional life, scarcity, or measurement.
- Vơi đi một ang: Implies a reduction in quantity or supply.
noun
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crock; container for areca-nuts and betel
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