rương hòm
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Definition
- 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.)
- Trunks