chum

/tʃʌm/

Thân thiện

Chị gái đang múc nước từ cái chum bằng gáo dừa.

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.

Học thuật

noun

1. Big jar
   • chum tương
     a jar of soya sauce