hòm gian
Definition
- Noun:
- A large, long chest or cabinet: A traditional piece of furniture, typically a large and long chest or cabinet, often nearly as wide as a room bay (a section between two pillars) in a traditional Vietnamese house. It is used for storing various household items, clothing, or valuables.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chiếc hòm gian cổ này được làm từ gỗ mít. (This antique hòm gian is made from jackfruit wood.)
- Bà tôi cất giữ vải vóc trong chiếc hòm gian. (My grandmother stores fabrics in the hòm gian.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is considered somewhat archaic in modern Vietnamese. It describes a specific type of large storage furniture common in traditional Vietnamese architecture and domestic life.
- It emphasizes the size and proportion of the item, comparing its length to the width of a structural bay () in a house.
Variants and Related Words
- Hòm (n): A general term for a chest, box, or trunk. is a specific, larger type of .
- Tủ (n): A more modern and general term for a cabinet, wardrobe, or cupboard.
- Rương (n): A trunk or chest, often used for storage and transport.
Synonyms
- Large chest: A direct descriptive synonym in English.
- Cabinet: A general term for a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storage.
- Coffer: A decorative chest, especially one for holding valuables (though this is a less direct match).
Related Phrases
- Hòm đựng đồ: A storage chest/box.
- Tủ chè: A specific type of tall, narrow cabinet.
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