mẹt
Definition
- Noun:
- A flat, round basket: A shallow, circular container traditionally woven from bamboo or rattan, used for displaying, carrying, or drying items.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Người bán hàng bày hoa quả tươi lên một cái mẹt. (The vendor displayed fresh fruit on a flat basket.)
- Bà ngoại phơi lạc trên mẹt ngoài sân. (My grandmother dried peanuts on a flat basket in the yard.)
- Họ dùng mẹt để bưng bát đĩa ra mâm. (They used a flat tray to carry bowls and plates to the dining mat.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "mẹt" can sometimes imply the specific use of the basket, such as for serving food or presenting goods at a market, emphasizing its role as a tray or display surface.
Variants and Related Words
- Cái nong: A larger, flat, circular woven tray, often used for drying grains or herbs in the sun.
- Cái rổ: A deeper, bowl-shaped woven basket, typically used for washing vegetables or carrying general goods.
- Cái sàng: A flat, woven winnowing basket with a mesh-like bottom, used to separate grain from chaff.
Synonyms
- Flat basket
- Shallow tray
- Winnowing fan (in specific agricultural contexts)
Related Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms with "mẹt", it is commonly associated with traditional village life and markets. A descriptive phrase like (goods displayed on a flat basket) evokes imagery of a traditional marketplace.