phòng trà
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Definition
- Noun:
- Tea-room, tea-shop: A small, often intimate establishment primarily serving tea and light refreshments. Traditionally, it may also refer to a venue for live acoustic music performances in a relaxed setting.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chúng tôi hẹn gặp nhau ở một phòng trà yên tĩnh. (We arranged to meet at a quiet tea-room.)
- Phòng trà này nổi tiếng với các buổi biểu diễn nhạc acoustic. (This tea-shop is famous for its acoustic music performances.)
Advanced Usage
- The term can imply a specific cultural venue that blends the concept of a café with a performance space for traditional or contemporary Vietnamese music.
- Anh ấy thường xuyên hát tại các phòng trà ở Sài Gòn. (He regularly sings at tea-rooms in Saigon.)
Variants and Related Words
- Quán trà (n): A tea stall or shop, often simpler and more focused on the beverage than the ambiance.
- Họ uống trà ở một quán trà vỉa hè. (They drank tea at a sidewalk tea stall.)
Synonyms
- Tea-house: An establishment where tea is served.
- Café: A small restaurant selling light meals and drinks, which may overlap in function.
Related Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms with , the concept is related to leisurely socializing. A related phrase is:
- Trà dư tửu hậu: (lit. "after tea and wine") Meaning conversation after a meal, often involving gossip or casual talk, which might take place in a setting like a phòng trà.
- Tea-room, tea-shop