Definition

Noun: 1. Article, product: A tangible item or good, especially one that is considered valuable or of high quality. 2. Tribute, offering: A valuable item or product given as a formal gift, often in a ceremonial or tributary context.

Usage Examples

• (He brought back many valuable articles/products from his long journey.)
• (During the festival, the villagers offer the gods their best offerings.)
• (Vassal states often had to pay tribute to the royal court.)

Advanced Usage

• "phẩm vật cống nạp" / "phẩm vật triều cống": Tribute goods; items offered in submission or allegiance.
  • Sử sách ghi chép về các phẩm vật cống nạp từ nhiều vùng đất. (Historical records document the tribute goods from many lands.)

Variants and Related Words

• Vật phẩm (n): Product, item. This is a more general and commonly used synonym.
• Sản vật (n): Specialty product; a product characteristic of a particular region.
• Tặng phẩm (n): Gift, present.
• Cống phẩm (n): Tribute, offering (specifically for tribute).

Synonyms

• Đồ vật: Thing, object (more general, less emphasis on value).
• Hàng hóa: Goods, merchandise (focuses on commercial aspect).
• Lễ vật: Ritual offering (specifically for ceremonial gifts).

Related Idioms

• Phẩm vật quý giá: Valuable articles/precious goods. This is a common collocation emphasizing the worth of the items.
  • Bảo tàng trưng bày nhiều phẩm vật quý giá của vương triều. (The museum displays many precious goods of the dynasty.)

noun

1. article, product