guột

Một người nông dân gánh một guột củi trên vai.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of fern: A plant, specifically a species of fern, that grows wild on hills and is used as fuel.
   • A bundle / a bunch: A unit for tying or binding together a quantity of long, flexible items like rope or rattan.

Usage Examples

• Noun (plant):
  • Người dân hái guột về đun. (People gather the fern to use as fuel.)
• Noun (bundle):
  • Họ mua một guột dây thừng. (They bought a bundle of rope.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "guột" is marked as a regional or dialectal term (đph = địa phương).

Variants and Related Words

• Bó: A more common and standard word for "bundle" or "bunch."
• Dương xỉ: The standard term for "fern."

Synonyms

• Fern: A flowerless plant with feathery fronds.
• Bundle: A collection of things tied together.
• Bunch: A number of things grouped together.

Notes on Usage

• "Guột" is not a common word in standard modern Vietnamese. Its usage is primarily dialectal.
• When referring to the plant, it specifies a wild fern used for fuel.
• When referring to a quantity, it functions as a classifier for bundled items.