bức thư
Definition
Noun: 1. A letter: A written, typed, or printed message, usually on paper, sent in an envelope to someone. It is a common and formal noun used to count letters in Vietnamese.
Usage
The word 'bức thư' is a specific counter noun for a physical letter. It is used similarly to "a piece of mail" or "a letter" in English. It is more formal and specific than the general word for letter, 'thư', which can be uncountable.
Examples
- (I received his letter.)
- (She wrote a long letter to her family.)
- (This letter was sent from Hanoi.)
Advanced Usage
- 'bức thư tình': A love letter.
- Anh ấy giấu những bức thư tình trong ngăn kéo. (He hides the love letters in the drawer.)
Variants and Related Words
- Thư (n): Letter (the general, often uncountable concept). "Viết thư" (to write a letter).
- Lá thư (n): Another counter noun for a letter, similar to 'bức thư' but can sound slightly more poetic or gentle. "Một lá thư" (a letter).
- Thư từ (n): Correspondence (letters in general).
- Thư điện tử / Email (n): Email.
Synonyms
- Lá thư (n): A letter.
- Thư (n): Letter.
Related Phrases / Idioms
- Bức thư nặc danh: An anonymous letter.
- Bức thư tuyệt mệnh: A suicide note.
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