hòm chân

Một chiếc hòm chân bằng gỗ đặt ở cuối giường.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large chest with four legs: "hòm chân" refers to a traditional large wooden chest or trunk, typically used for storage, which is elevated and supported by four distinct legs.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chiếc hòm chân của bà ngoại được làm bằng gỗ mít. (My grandmother's hòm chân is made of jackfruit wood.)
  • Người ta thường cất quần áo và chăn màn trong hòm chân. (People often store clothes and blankets in a hòm chân.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is considered somewhat archaic in modern Vietnamese. In contemporary language, simpler terms like "hòm" (chest, trunk) or "rương" (chest, crate) are more commonly used. "Hòm chân" specifically highlights the architectural feature (the legs) that distinguishes it from a simple box or chest placed directly on the floor.

Variants and Related Words

• Hòm (n): A general term for a chest, trunk, or box, often used for storage. It may or may not have legs.
• Rương (n): Another word for a chest or crate, similar to "hòm."
• Tủ (n): A cabinet or cupboard, usually with doors and shelves, representing more modern furniture compared to the traditional "hòm chân."

Synonyms

• Hòm lớn có chân: A large chest with legs (descriptive synonym).
• Rương chân: A leg-mounted chest (less common variant).

Notes on Meaning

• The primary and only standard meaning is a large chest with four legs. The reference from the Vietnamese-French dictionary ("bahut à quatre pieds") and the Vietnamese-Vietnamese definition ("Hòm lớn có bốn chân") are in complete agreement, confirming this single, specific meaning. It is a concrete noun describing a specific type of furniture.