Definition

1. 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.