Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large basket: A container, typically woven from materials like bamboo or rattan, with a coarse weave (large openings). It is similar in size and shape to a large tub or barrel and is used for storing or transporting goods.
   • A specific type of basket with handles: A basket, often with handles, used for carrying items.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Người nông dân dùng lồ để đựng cau. (The farmer uses a lồ to store areca nuts.)
  • Chiếc lồ bát được đan bằng tre. (The bowl lồ is woven from bamboo.)
  • Hàng hóa được chở trong những chiếc lồ lớn. (The goods were transported in large lồ baskets.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "lồ" is often specified by the item it commonly holds, forming compound nouns.
  • lồ cau: a specific basket designed for holding areca nuts.
  • lồ bát: a basket used for carrying or storing bowls/dishes.

Variants and Related Words

• Rổ (n): A general term for a basket, usually with a finer weave and often used in the kitchen.
• Sọt (n): A crate or a basket, often with a handle, used for carrying bulk items like fruit or seafood.
• Thúng (n): A flat, round, shallow basket, often used for winnowing rice.

Synonyms

• Basket: A container made of interwoven strips.
• Hamper: A large basket with a lid, often used for storage.
• Crate: A rigid container, often with an open structure.

Related Idioms

• While "lồ" itself is not commonly found in idioms, it appears in descriptive compound terms denoting specific types of baskets for specific uses, as shown in Advanced Usage.