Definition

1. Noun:
   • A chest or a trunk: A general term for a sturdy, box-shaped container, typically made of wood or metal, used for storing or transporting personal belongings, household items, or valuables. It implies a sense of traditional storage.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bà tôi cất giữ vải vóc trong chiếc hòm rương cũ. (My grandmother stores fabrics in the old chest.)
  • Họ dùng hòm rương để chuyển đồ đến nhà mới. (They used trunks to move their belongings to the new house.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "hòm rương" is often used in a collective or plural sense to refer to one's possessions or luggage, especially when moving.
  • Thu xếp hòm rương xong, chúng tôi sẽ lên đường. (Once the trunks are packed, we will depart.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hòm (n): A box, chest, or crate; often used interchangeably but can sometimes imply a smaller or more specific container (e.g., a toolbox: ).
• Rương (n): A trunk or a chest; very similar to , often used in the compound "hòm rương" for emphasis.

Synonyms

• Chest: A strong box for storage.
• Trunk: A large, rigid container for holding clothes and other personal effects, often used for travel.
• Storage box: A general term for a container used for keeping items.

Related Idioms

• Của hòm của rương: Refers to one's valuable possessions, heirlooms, or treasured items stored away.
  • Những thứ này là của hòm của rương của gia đình. (These items are the family's treasured possessions.)