Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large glazed earthenware jar: A "khạp" is a traditional cylindrical ceramic jar, typically wide-mouthed, glazed, and fitted with a lid, used for storing dry goods or liquids.
   • A jug for holding water: Specifically, a "khạp nước" refers to a jar used for storing and keeping water cool.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bà tôi thường đựng gạo trong một cái khạp. (My grandmother often stores rice in a large earthenware jar.)
  • Ngày xưa, mỗi nhà đều có một khạp nước lớn trong bếp. (In the past, every household had a large water jug in the kitchen.)

Advanced Usage

• Cultural/Historical Context: The "khạp" is a traditional item in Vietnamese rural life, symbolizing self-sufficiency and storage. It is often associated with the kitchen or storage areas of old houses.
  • Chiếc khạp sành này là vật gia truyền của gia đình tôi. (This glazed stoneware jar is a family heirloom.)

Variants and Related Words

• Khạp gạo (n): A jar specifically for storing rice.
  • Khạp gạo đã gần hết. (The rice jar is almost empty.)
• Khạp nước (n): A water jar/jug.
  • Khạp nước giúp giữ nước mát lạnh. (The water jug helps keep water cool.)
• Khạp sành (n): A glazed stoneware jar (emphasizing the material).

Synonyms

• Chum (n): A large earthenware jar (often unglazed and used for fermenting/pickling). Note: "Chum" and "khạp" are similar but "khạp" often implies a glazed finish and a lid.
• Vại (n): A wide-mouthed earthenware pot/jar (generally smaller than a "khạp").
• Lọ (n): A vase or pot (usually smaller and for decoration).

Related Phrases/Idioms

(Note: "Khạp" is a concrete noun for an object. It is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs. Its usage is primarily literal.)

noun

1. large glazed earthenware jar
   • khạp nước
     jug holding water