Definition

1. Noun:
   • Penknife, pocketknife: A small, folding knife with one or more blades that fit inside the handle. It is designed to be carried safely in a pocket.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy dùng dao nhíp để gọt bút chì. (He used a penknife to sharpen the pencil.)
  • Một chiếc dao nhíp nhỏ là vật dụng hữu ích khi đi cắm trại. (A small pocketknife is a useful tool when camping.)
  • Dao nhíp* của tôi có hai lưỡi.* (My penknife has two blades.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "dao nhíp" specifically emphasizes the folding mechanism, where the blade pivots ("nhíp" implies a pin or pivot point) to close into the handle. It is a general term for any small folding knife for personal use.

Variants and Related Words

• Dao gập (n): Folding knife. A more general term for any knife with a folding blade.
  • Dao gập* của thợ săn rất sắc.* (The hunter's folding knife is very sharp.)

Synonyms

• Penknife: A small pocketknife, originally used for sharpening quill pens.
• Pocketknife: A knife with one or more blades that fold into the handle, suitable for carrying in a pocket.
• Jackknife: A larger folding knife, often with a single blade.

Notes on Usage

• "Dao nhíp" is the common, everyday term in Vietnamese for a small folding knife. It is considered a single, compound noun. The spelling "dao díp" is an older or variant form but refers to the same object.

1. Penknife, pocket-knife