ghế đẩu
Definition
- Noun:
- Stool: A small, simple seat without a backrest or armrests, typically designed for one person to sit on. It often has a flat top and three or four legs.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong quán cà phê có nhiều ghế đẩu. (There are many stools in the coffee shop.)
- Cô ấy ngồi trên chiếc ghế đẩu ở quầy bar. (She sat on a stool at the bar counter.)
- Anh ấy kéo một chiếc ghế đẩu lại gần bàn. (He pulled a stool closer to the table.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "ghế đẩu" is often associated with casual, utilitarian, or commercial settings like bars, kitchens, workshops, or street food stalls. It implies a seat for temporary or informal use rather than for prolonged, comfortable sitting.
Variants and Related Words
- Ghế: A general term for any chair or seat.
- Ghế bar: A bar stool, often taller than a standard stool.
- Ghế xoay: A swivel chair, which may or may not have a backrest.
Synonyms
- Stool: The most direct equivalent.
- Footstool: A low stool for resting the feet (note: this is a specific type, not always synonymous).
- Tabouret: A French-derived term for a small stool.
Related Idioms
- While "ghế đẩu" itself is not commonly found in idioms, it can appear in descriptive phrases about simple or humble circumstances.
- Ngồi ghế đẩu ăn phở. (To sit on a stool eating pho.) – Describes a typical, informal street dining scene.
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