chậu giặt

Bà tôi thường giặt quần áo bằng tay trong một cái chậu giặt lớn.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Washing tub / Laundry tub: A large, open container, typically made of metal, plastic, or ceramic, used for washing clothes by hand. It is a traditional household item for laundry.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bà tôi thường giặt quần áo bằng tay trong một cái chậu giặt lớn. (My grandmother often washes clothes by hand in a large washing tub.)
  • Ngâm áo trắng trong chậu giặt với nước xả vải. (Soak the white shirts in the laundry tub with fabric softener.)
  • Chiếc chậu giặt nhựa màu xanh đã cũ nhưng vẫn còn dùng tốt. (The old blue plastic washing tub is still functional.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "chậu giặt" specifically denotes a tub for laundry. It is distinct from "chậu rửa" (wash basin for face/hands) or "chậu tắm" (bathtub). In modern contexts, it is often associated with manual washing, even if the tub is also used for other household tasks like soaking or containing items.

Variants and Related Words

• Thau giặt (n): A synonym for "chậu giặt", often referring to a tub made of metal (e.g., galvanized steel). is a common Southern Vietnamese term.
  • Cô ấy đổ nước đầy thau giặt. (She filled the metal washing tub with water.)
• Chậu (n): A general term for any bowl, basin, or pot. The compound "chậu giặt" specifies its use for washing clothes.
• Máy giặt (n): Washing machine. This is the modern appliance that has largely replaced the manual use of a "chậu giặt".

Synonyms

• Washing tub
• Laundry tub
• Wash basin (in the specific context of laundry)
• Wash tub

Related Concepts

• Hand washing / Laundering by hand: The primary activity associated with a "chậu giặt".
• Giặt đồ / Giặt quần áo: The act of washing clothes.