Definition

1. Noun:
   • Envelope: A flat, usually rectangular paper container used to hold a letter or document for mailing or storage. It typically has a flap that can be sealed.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tôi cần một bì thư để gửi thư này. (I need an envelope to send this letter.)
  • Cô ấy viết địa chỉ người nhận lên bì thư. (She wrote the recipient's address on the envelope.)
  • Hãy bỏ tài liệu vào bì thư trước khi nộp. (Please put the documents in an envelope before submitting.)

Advanced Usage

• "bì thư có sẵn tem": A pre-stamped envelope.

  • Công ty gửi kèm bì thư có sẵn tem để khách hàng phản hồi. (The company included a pre-stamped envelope for customer feedback.)

• "bì thư khổ lớn": A large-format envelope.

  • Bạn cần bì thư khổ lớn để gửi tài liệu A4 mà không gấp. (You need a large-format envelope to send A4 documents without folding.)

Variants and Related Words

• Phong bì (noun): Another common term for "envelope," often used interchangeably with "bì thư."

  • Anh ấy dán phong bì lại. (He sealed the envelope.)

• Bao thư (noun): A less common synonym for envelope.

• Bìa (noun): Cover, folder; can sometimes refer to a stiff envelope or document cover.

Synonyms

• Envelope (English equivalent): The direct translation and most common equivalent.
• Cover: In some contexts, but "envelope" is more precise for mailing.

Related Phrases (if applicable)

• "dán bì thư": to seal an envelope.

  • Đừng quên dán bì thư trước khi bỏ vào thùng thư. (Don't forget to seal the envelope before putting it in the mailbox.)

• "mở bì thư": to open an envelope.

  • Cậu bé hào hứng mở bì thư từ ông già Noel. (The boy excitedly opened the envelope from Santa Claus.)

Related Idioms (if applicable)

• "Bóc bì thư ra xem": Literally "to tear open the envelope to see"; implies revealing the contents, often with anticipation.
  • Mọi người đều nín thở khi bóc bì thư ra xem kết quả. (Everyone held their breath while tearing open the envelope to see the results.)

noun

1. Envelope