ghế xếp
Definition
- Noun:
- Folding chair: A portable chair with legs that cross and pivot, allowing it to be folded flat for easy storage and transport. It is typically made of wood or metal.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chúng tôi mang theo mấy chiếc ghế xếp để đi cắm trại. (We brought a few folding chairs to go camping.)
- Ghế xếp gỗ này rất chắc chắn. (This wooden folding chair is very sturdy.)
- Hãy xếp những chiếc ghế này lại và cất vào kho. (Please fold these chairs and put them in the storage room.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "ghế xếp" specifically implies the classic design with crossed legs. For other types of collapsible chairs (e.g., director's chairs, camping chairs with fabric seats), the more general term "ghế gấp" is often used interchangeably, though "ghế xếp" remains very common.
Variants and Related Words
- Ghế gấp (n): A general term for any foldable or collapsible chair.
- Sân vận động cung cấp hàng nghìn chiếc ghế gấp cho khán giả. (The stadium provides thousands of folding chairs for spectators.)
- Ghế băng (n): A bench (non-folding).
- Xếp lại (v): To fold up.
- Anh ấy xếp lại ghế xếp sau khi dùng xong. (He folded up the folding chair after using it.)
Synonyms
- Folding chair: The direct English equivalent.
- Camp chair: Often used for portable, foldable chairs used outdoors.
- Collapsible chair: A more formal synonym.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically using "ghế xếp". Its meaning is literal and functional.