Definition

1. Noun:
   • A basket, typically one that is woven from materials like bamboo or rattan and often features a handle for carrying. It is commonly used for holding items such as flowers, gifts, or ceremonial objects.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bà ấy xách một lẵng trái cây đi thăm bệnh nhân. (She carried a basket of fruit to visit the patient.)
  • Lẵng hoa cô ấy nhận được rất đẹp. (The flower basket she received was very beautiful.)
  • Người ta đan lẵng bằng mây. (People weave baskets from rattan.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "lẵng" often carries a connotation of being more decorative, delicate, or formal than the more general word for basket, "rổ" or "giỏ". It is frequently associated with presents, offerings, or floral arrangements.

Variants and Related Words

• Lẵng hoa (n): A flower basket or a floral arrangement in a basket.
  • Lẵng hoa chia buồn được đặt trước bàn thờ. (The condolence flower basket was placed in front of the altar.)

Synonyms

• Basket: A container for holding or carrying things, typically made from interwoven strips of cane or wire.
• Hamper: A large basket with a lid, used for food, laundry, or picnic items (note: "hamper" is usually larger and has a lid, while "lẵng" often does not).

Related Idioms

• Lẵng mây: Literally "rattan basket," specifying the material. It emphasizes the traditional, handcrafted nature of the basket.
  • Chiếc lẵng mây đan rất tinh xảo. (The woven rattan basket is very intricate.)

noun

1. basket
   • lẵng hoa
     flower basket