quà

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Mẹ tặng con một món quà sinh nhật.

Definition

Noun:
- A gift; a present: An item given to someone voluntarily and without payment, typically to show affection, respect, gratitude, or to mark a special occasion.
- A snack; a treat: Food or drink consumed outside of main meals, often for pleasure or as a light refreshment.

Usage Examples

As a gift:
- Tôi đã mua một món quà cho mẹ. (I bought a gift for my mother.)
- Đây là quà của công ty gửi đến bạn. (This is a present from the company to you.)
As a snack:
- Chúng tôi ăn quà sáng ở quán ven đường. (We ate morning snacks at a roadside stall.)
- Trẻ con thích ăn quà vặt. (Children like to eat snacks.)

Advanced Usage

The word "quà" often implies a sense of thoughtfulness or a token of sentiment when used to mean "gift." When meaning "snack," it often carries a connotation of small, enjoyable, and sometimes indulgent food items.

Variants and Related Words

Quà tặng (n): A synonym for a gift or present, often used in more formal or commercial contexts.
- Cửa hàng có nhiều mẫu quà tặng đẹp. (The store has many beautiful gift items.)
Quà vặt (n): Snacks, specifically small, casual foods eaten between meals.
- Khu này bán rất nhiều quà vặt. (This area sells a lot of snacks.)
Quà biếu (n): A gift given to show respect, often to someone of higher status or age.
- Quà biếu Tết thường là bánh mứt. (Lunar New Year gifts are often cakes and candied fruits.)

Synonyms

Related Idioms and Phrases

Quà cáp: Gifts in general (often plural), especially those exchanged during ceremonies or holidays.
- Dịp Tết, việc quà cáp đi lại rất nhiều. (During Tet, there is a lot of exchange of gifts.)
Của ít lòng nhiều: A proverb meaning "The gift is small but the heart is great," emphasizing the sentiment behind a gift over its material value. This concept is closely associated with the spirit of giving "quà."
- Anh nhận đi, của ít lòng nhiều mà. (Please accept it, it's the thought that counts.)

Mẹ tặng con một món quà sinh nhật.

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