Definition

1. Noun:
   • Large teacup: A large cup, typically part of a traditional tea set, used for serving tea. This term is now considered archaic.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong bộ trà cổ có một chiếc chén tống rất đẹp. (In the antique tea set, there is a very beautiful large teacup.)
  • Chén tống dùng để chứa trà trước khi rót ra các chén quân. (The large teacup is used to hold tea before pouring it into smaller tasting cups.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily found in historical contexts or when describing antique porcelain and traditional tea ceremony utensils.

Variants and Related Words

• Chén quân (n): A small tasting cup, traditionally used in conjunction with a in a tea set.
  • Trà từ chén tống được rót đều vào các chén quân. (Tea from the large teacup is poured evenly into the small tasting cups.)

Synonyms

• Tea bowl: A bowl-shaped cup for drinking tea.
• Large tea cup: A cup of bigger size for serving tea.

Notes on Usage

• The word "tống" in this compound indicates a vessel for containing or transferring liquid. The term "chén tống" is largely obsolete in modern, everyday Vietnamese and is used almost exclusively when discussing traditional tea ware or antiques.