chổi rễ

Bà tôi thường dùng chổi rễ để quét sân.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A broom made from the fibrous roots of certain plants: Specifically, a traditional broom crafted by bundling and tying together the tough, fibrous roots of particular trees or shrubs, often used for sweeping outdoor areas or rough surfaces.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bà tôi thường dùng chổi rễ để quét sân. (My grandmother often uses a root broom to sweep the yard.)
  • Chổi rễ bền hơn nhiều so với chổi tre thông thường. (A root broom is much more durable than an ordinary bamboo broom.)

Advanced Usage

• Cultural/Historical Context: The 'chổi rễ' represents a traditional, rustic tool, often associated with rural life and older generations. Its use implies practicality and making use of natural, locally-sourced materials.
  • Trong bảo tàng dân tộc học có trưng bày một cây chổi rễ cổ. (The ethnology museum displays an old root broom.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chổi (n): Broom. The general term.
• Chổi đót (n): A broom made from the flower stalks of the 'đót' plant ().
• Chổi tre (n): A broom made from split bamboo.

Synonyms

• Broom made of roots: A direct descriptive synonym in English.
• Traditional rustic broom: A phrase describing its nature.

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically refers to the material (roots/rễ) from which the broom is made. It is a compound noun where 'chổi' (broom) is modified by 'rễ' (roots). This is a specific type of traditional Vietnamese broom, not commonly found in modern urban settings. The reference "balai de brindilles de backée" from the Vietnamese-French dictionary suggests a broom made from twigs or small branches of the 'backée' plant, which aligns with the concept of a broom made from coarse, natural plant fibers.