ghế trường kỷ

Một gia đình ngồi trò chuyện trên chiếc ghế trường kỷ trong phòng khách.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A traditional long wooden bench: A specific type of long, hardwood bench or settee, often ornately carved, that is a classic piece of furniture in traditional Vietnamese homes. It typically seats multiple people and is designed to be placed against a wall in a main living area or reception room.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông bà tôi ngồi nói chuyện trên chiếc ghế trường kỷ. (My grandparents sit and talk on the ghế trường kỷ.)
  • Phòng khách nhà cổ thường có một bộ ghế trường kỷ bằng gỗ gụ. (The living room of an old house usually has a set of rosewood ghế trường kỷ.)
  • Chiếc ghế trường kỷ này đã được truyền lại qua ba thế hệ. (This ghế trường kỷ has been passed down through three generations.)

Advanced Usage

• The is more than just furniture; it is a cultural symbol representing tradition, stability, and family heritage. It is central to formal receptions and family gatherings.
• It is often part of a matching set that may include a central table () and sometimes two single chairs.

Variants and Related Words

• Trường kỷ (n): This is the shortened, equally common name for the same piece of furniture. "Ghế trường kỷ" and "trường kỷ" are used interchangeably.
  • Bộ trường kỷ này rất quý. (This set of trường kỷ is very valuable.)

Synonyms

• Long bench: Describes its primary physical form.
• Traditional settee: Emphasizes its cultural and stylistic nature.
• Hardwood bench: Highlights its common material.

Related Concepts

• Bàn trường kỷ (n): The matching central table that accompanies the long bench.
  • Khách ngồi trên ghế trường kỷ, uống trà trên bàn trường kỷ. (Guests sit on the ghế trường kỷ and drink tea from the bàn trường kỷ.)
• Ghế gỗ (n): A general term for any wooden chair or bench.
• Đồ gỗ cổ (n): Antique wooden furniture, a category which often includes the .