chén hạt mít
Definition
- Noun:
- A very small cup (for drinking alcohol): "chén hạt mít" refers to a tiny cup, traditionally used for consuming strong alcoholic beverages like rice wine.
- Literally "jackfruit seed cup": The name originates from the cup's size, which is comparable to that of a jackfruit seed, indicating its small capacity.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông lão uống rượu bằng chén hạt mít. (The old man drinks rice wine from a tiny cup.)
- Trên bàn có bộ chén hạt mít bằng sứ. (On the table is a set of tiny porcelain cups.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in cultural or traditional contexts, evoking images of communal drinking, especially among older generations in Vietnam.
- It emphasizes the ceremonial or social aspect of drinking strong alcohol in small, measured amounts.
Variants and Related Words
- Chén (n): cup, bowl (a general term for a small dish or cup).
- Ly (n): glass (typically for water, beer, or wine; usually larger than a "chén").
- Tách (n): cup (often with a handle, like a teacup).
Synonyms
- Chén nhỏ: small cup.
- Chén rượu nhỏ: small wine cup.
Related Phrases
- Uống rượu bằng chén hạt mít: to drink alcohol from a tiny cup (implies a traditional, slow way of drinking).
- Nâng chén hạt mít: to raise the tiny cup (a phrase used in toasts during traditional drinking sessions).