dao díp
Definition
- Noun:
- Penknife / Pocketknife: A small folding knife with one or more blades that fit inside the handle. It is designed for portability and general light-duty tasks.
- Jackknife: A synonym for a folding pocketknife.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy dùng dao díp để gọt bút chì. (He used a penknife to sharpen the pencil.)
- Dao díp là vật dụng hữu ích khi đi cắm trại. (A pocketknife is a useful tool when going camping.)
- Chiếc dao díp này có hai lưỡi. (This jackknife has two blades.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "dao díp" can sometimes imply a simple, traditional folding knife, as opposed to modern multi-tools or specialized knives.
Variants and Related Words
- Dao nhíp: An alternative spelling and pronunciation for the same type of knife.
- Dao gập (n): Folding knife (a more general term).
- Dao bỏ túi (n): Pocket knife (a descriptive term).
Synonyms
- Penknife
- Pocketknife
- Jackknife
- Folding knife
Related Idioms
- While there is no common idiom directly featuring "dao díp", the object itself is culturally associated with preparedness and handy utility, often carried by scouts, farmers, or travelers.