khay nước
Definition
- Noun:
- A drink tray / beverage tray: A flat, shallow container, often with a raised edge, specifically designed to hold and carry items for serving drinks, such as a teapot, cups, and saucers.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy bưng khay nước ra phòng khách. (She carried the drink tray to the living room.)
- Khay nước bằng gỗ này rất đẹp. (This wooden beverage tray is very beautiful.)
- Hãy đặt ấm trà lên khay nước. (Please put the teapot on the drink tray.)
Advanced Usage
- The term specifically implies a tray for hot beverages like tea or coffee, distinguishing it from a general food tray (). It is a common item in both homes and traditional tea houses.
Variants and Related Words
- Khay (n): A general tray (for food, documents, etc.).
- Anh ấy dùng khay để đựng hồ sơ. (He uses a tray to hold documents.)
- Khay trà (n): A tea tray; often synonymous with but can sometimes refer to a more specialized tray for tea ceremony utensils.
Synonyms
- Tray: A flat, shallow container for carrying things.
- Serving tray: A tray used for serving food or drinks.
- Tea tray: A tray used for serving tea.
Related Idioms
- While there is no direct idiom for , the concept relates to hospitality and serving guests, as in the common practice of bringing a to visitors.