Definition

1. Noun:
   • A long pillow: A type of pillow that is longer than a standard pillow, often used for support while sitting up in bed, for decorative purposes on sofas or beds, or as a body pillow.
   • A bolster: A long, firm pillow or cushion, typically cylindrical, used for support, especially in traditional bedding arrangements.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cô ấy kê gối dài sau lưng khi ngồi đọc sách trên giường. (She propped the long pillow behind her back while sitting up reading in bed.)
  • Chiếc gối dài màu xanh rất hợp với bộ ga giường. (The blue bolster matches the bedsheet set well.)
  • Trong phòng khách có mấy chiếc gối dài trang trí trên ghế sofa. (There are some decorative long pillows on the sofa in the living room.)

Advanced Usage

• "gối dài ôm": A long hugging pillow, often used for comfort while sleeping.
  • Trẻ con thường thích ôm gối dài khi ngủ. (Children often like to hug a long pillow while sleeping.)

Variants and Related Words

• Gối (n): Pillow. The general term.
• Gối tựa (n): Cushion, throw pillow. A pillow for leaning against, typically used on chairs or sofas.
• Gối đầu (n): Head pillow. The primary pillow for sleeping.

Synonyms

• Traversin (n, from French): Bolster. This is a direct loanword sometimes used in Vietnamese, especially in older contexts.
• Gối hình trụ dài: Long cylindrical pillow.

Related Phrases

• Kê gối dài: To place/use a bolster.
  • Ông ấy có thói quen kê gối dài dưới chân. (He has a habit of placing a bolster under his legs.)

Related Idioms

Note: There are no common idioms that use the exact term "gối dài" itself. Idioms typically use the general word "gối".