chổi cọ

Bà tôi quét sân bằng một cây chổi cọ.

Definitions

1. Noun:
   • A broom made from the fibers of the cọ (corypha) palm: A type of broom traditionally crafted by bundling the stiff, durable fibers from the leaves or stems of the cọ palm tree.
   • A coarse, stiff broom: Refers to a broom used for sweeping rough surfaces, outdoors, or large areas, characterized by its stiff bristles.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bà tôi quét sân bằng một cây chổi cọ. (My grandmother sweeps the yard with a cọ palm broom.)
  • Chổi cọ bền hơn chổi nhựa để quét lá ngoài vườn. (A cọ broom is more durable than a plastic broom for sweeping leaves in the garden.)

Advanced Usage

• Cultural/Historical Context: The chổi cọ represents a traditional Vietnamese household tool, often associated with rural life and manual craftsmanship. Its production and use are part of local knowledge about utilizing natural materials.

Variants and Related Words

• Chổi (n): Broom. The general term.
• Chổi đót (n): A broom made from đót grass fibers, similar in function and form to a chổi cọ but from a different plant.
• Chổi tre (n): A broom made from split bamboo strips.

Synonyms

• Broom: The general English equivalent.
• Stiff broom: Descriptive synonym emphasizing the texture.
• Palm fiber broom: Descriptive translation.

Related Phrases

• Quét bằng chổi cọ (v): To sweep with a cọ broom.
  • Công việc buổi sáng của anh ấy là quét bằng chổi cọ quanh nhà. (His morning chore is to sweep with a cọ broom around the house.)

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms specifically featuring 'chổi cọ'. Idioms typically use the general word 'chổi'.)