Definition

Noun: - Penholder, pen barrel: The main body or shaft of a writing instrument (like a fountain pen, ballpoint pen, or brush), typically the part that is held in the hand. It houses the internal mechanism and provides grip.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cán viết mới của tôi rất vừa tay. (My new penholder fits my hand very well.)
  • Cán viết máy thường được làm bằng nhựa hoặc kim loại. (Fountain pen barrels are often made of plastic or metal.)
  • Anh ấy làm rơi làm hỏng cán viết. (He dropped and damaged the pen barrel.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "cán viết" specifically refers to the holder/body, distinguishing it from the nib, ink cartridge, or cap. It emphasizes the physical object one grips.
• In artistic contexts (e.g., calligraphy), "cán viết" can also refer to the handle of a brush, though "cán cọ" is more precise.

Variants and Related Words

• Thân viết / Thân bút: Alternative terms for the pen barrel/body.
• Cán cọ: Brush handle (for painting or calligraphy).
• Bút: The general word for "pen" or "writing instrument".
• Ngòi viết / Ngòi bút: The pen nib or tip.

Synonyms

• Pen barrel
• Pen shaft
• Pen body

Related Phrases / Compound Words

• Cán viết máy: Fountain pen barrel.
• Cán viết bi: Ballpoint pen barrel.
• Cán viết chì: Pencil barrel (though "thân bút chì" is more common).

noun

1. penholder