bầu eo
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of gourd or bottle: A container, traditionally made from a dried gourd or shaped like one, used for holding liquids. It is characterized by a narrow neck and a rounded body.
- Waist flask / canteen: Refers specifically to a flattened bottle or flask, often with a curved shape designed to be carried conveniently, for example, on a belt or against the body.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Người lính mang theo bầu eo đựng nước. (The soldier carried a waist flask for water.)
- Bầu eo thường được làm từ quả bầu khô. (A bầu eo is often made from a dried gourd.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is somewhat archaic or literary in modern Vietnamese. In contemporary usage, words like "bình nước" (water bottle) or "bình đựng nước" (liquid container) are more common for everyday objects.
Variants and Related Words
- Bầu nậm (n): A synonym for , also meaning a gourd-shaped bottle or flask.
- Bầu rượu (n): A gourd or flask specifically for holding alcohol.
- Hồ lô (n): A double-gourd shape, often associated with symbolism and not typically used as a functional container.
Synonyms
- Flask: A small, flat container for liquids.
- Canteen: A small water bottle, often used by travelers or soldiers.
- Gourd bottle: A bottle made from or shaped like a gourd.
Notes on Meaning
- The primary meaning relates to an object's shape (a rounded body with a constricted middle or neck) and its function as a portable liquid container. It does not refer to a part of the human body ("eo" means waist, but here it describes the object's shape).