quà tết
Definition
- Noun:
- Lunar New Year gift: A gift, often consisting of food, sweets, or specialty items, traditionally given to family, friends, employees, or business associates during the period before and during the Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tết).
- Tết present: A present exchanged as a gesture of respect, gratitude, or to foster goodwill at the start of the new lunar year.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Công ty thưởng cho nhân viên mỗi người một giỏ quà tết. (The company rewards each employee with a Lunar New Year gift basket.)
- Chúng tôi mang quà tết đến biếu ông bà. (We brought Tết presents to give to our grandparents.)
Advanced Usage
- The concept of "quà tết" often implies a formal or customary gift, distinct from casual presents. It is a common practice in business culture ("quà tết doanh nghiệp") where companies give gifts to clients and partners.
Variants and Related Words
- Hộp quà tết (n): A gift box or hamper specially packaged for Tết, often containing premium items like wine, tea, dried fruits, and candies.
- Hộp quà tết năm nay rất đẹp và sang trọng. (This year's Tết gift box is very beautiful and luxurious.)
Synonyms
- New Year's gift: A gift given for the New Year.
- Festive gift: A gift associated with a festival or holiday.
Related Terms and Concepts
- Lì xì (n): Lucky money placed in a red envelope, another traditional Tết gift, typically given to children and elders.
- Biếu tết (v): The act of formally presenting Tết gifts, especially to superiors or elders as a sign of respect.