chén quân
Definition
- Noun:
- A small cup in a tea set: An archaic term referring to a petite cup, specifically one that is part of a matching tea service.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bộ ấm trà cổ này vẫn còn đủ các chén quân. (This antique tea set still has all its small cups.)
- Chén quân thường được dùng để uống trà mạn. (Small cups were traditionally used for drinking plain tea.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "chén quân" is considered literary and archaic. In modern contexts, words like "chén nhỏ" (small cup) or "tách trà" (tea cup) are more commonly used.
Variants and Related Words
- Chén (n): a general term for a bowl or small cup.
- Tách (n): a cup, often with a handle.
- Bộ ấm chén (n): a tea set (teapot and cups).
Synonyms
- Small cup: A cup of small size.
- Tea cup: A cup used for drinking tea.
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