phấn trần
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Definition
- Noun:
- Feather duster: A cleaning tool consisting of a handle with soft feathers or synthetic fibers attached to one end, used to remove dust from surfaces by brushing or flicking.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy dùng phấn trần để lau bụi trên kệ sách. (She uses a feather duster to dust the bookshelf.)
- Phấn trần mới mua rất mềm và hiệu quả.* (The newly purchased feather duster is very soft and effective.)
Advanced Usage
- Cultural/Contextual Note: In Vietnamese, "phấn trần" literally combines "phấn" (which can mean powder or, in this context, relates to a soft, dusting material) and "trần" (to dust off). It specifically refers to the tool, not the action of dusting.
Variants and Related Words
- Chổi quét bụi (n): A more general term for a dust brush or broom, which may have different bristle materials.
- Khăn lau bụi (n): Dust cloth, used for wiping dust.
Synonyms
- Feather duster: The direct and most common translation.
- Duster: A more general English term that can also mean a cloth for dusting, but is often understood as a feather duster in context.
Related Phrases (if applicable)
- : To dust with a feather duster.
- Mẹ tôi thích quét bụi bằng phấn trần hơn là dùng máy hút bụi. (My mother prefers to dust with a feather duster rather than using a vacuum cleaner.)
Related Idioms (if applicable)
- : As light as a feather duster. (An idiom describing something very lightweight.)
- Chiếc áo lông vũ này nhẹ như phấn trần. (This down jacket is as light as a feather duster.)
- Feather duster