chum
/tʃʌm/
Definition
Noun: 1. A large earthenware jar: A traditional Vietnamese container, typically made of pottery or terracotta, with a round mouth, a bulging middle, and a tapered bottom. It is used for storing liquids or dry goods.
Usage Examples
- (We store rainwater in a large earthenware jar.)
- (My grandmother's jar of fermented soybean paste always has a special aroma.)
- (People often bury jars of wine to ferment.)
Advanced Usage
- Cultural Significance: The is a traditional storage vessel in Vietnamese rural life, often associated with preserving food (like fish sauce, soy sauce, pickles) or fermenting rice wine (). Its design helps keep contents cool.
- In Proverbs and Folk Poetry: The word appears in folk sayings () to symbolize storage, abundance, or traditional household items, as seen in the reference:
Variants and Related Words
- Vại: A smaller, wide-mouthed earthenware jar or pot.
- Lu: A large, rounded earthenware jar, often used specifically for storing water.
- Hũ / Lọ: A jar or pot, generally smaller than a , and can be made of various materials like ceramic, glass, or plastic.
Synonyms
- Earthenware jar
- Pottery jar
- Terracotta vessel
Related Phrases
- Chum nước: A water jar.
- Chum tương: A jar of fermented soybean paste.
- Chum rượu: A jar of (fermenting) wine/alcohol.
- Chum vại: An idiom meaning "jars and pots," often used to refer collectively to traditional earthenware containers or humble household belongings.
noun
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Big jar
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chum tươnga jar of soya sauce
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