Definition

1. Noun:
   • Trunks; chests; boxes: A general term referring to sturdy, often large containers, typically made of wood or metal, used for storing or transporting belongings. "Rương hòm" implies a collection or various types of such storage containers.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Căn gác mái đầy những rương hòm cũ. (The attic is full of old trunks and chests.)
  • Họ dùng rương hòm để chuyển đồ sang nhà mới. (They used trunks and boxes to move belongings to the new house.)
  • Chiếc rương hòm bằng gỗ đó đã truyền qua nhiều thế hệ. (That wooden chest has been passed down through many generations.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "rương hòm" is often used in a collective sense to describe an assortment of storage containers, emphasizing quantity or variety rather than a single item. It can evoke imagery of accumulated possessions, heirlooms, or items stored away for a long time.

Variants and Related Words

• Rương (n): A chest, trunk, or large box.

  • Cô ấy cất giữ chăn mền trong chiếc rương gỗ. (She stores blankets in the wooden chest.)

• Hòm (n): A box, case, or chest. Often similar to "rương," but sometimes implying a metal box or a coffin.

  • Hòm sắt dùng để đựng tài liệu quan trọng. (The iron box is used to hold important documents.)

Synonyms

• Trunks: Large, sturdy containers for storage or travel.
• Chests: Boxes, often decorative, used for storage.
• Boxes: General term for containers.

Related Idioms

• Rương hòm bạc chì: A phrase suggesting one's worldly possessions or treasure chests.
  • Sau một đời làm việc, ông cụ chẳng tích cóp được rương hòm bạc chì gì. (After a lifetime of work, the old man didn't accumulate any treasure chests of wealth.)

1. Trunks