Definition

1. Noun:
   • Basket: A container, typically cylindrical in shape, made by weaving together thin strips of wood, bamboo, or other pliable materials. It is characterized by having an open, lattice-like structure.
   • Crate: A rigid, often cylindrical container, similar to a basket but sometimes sturdier, used for transporting or storing goods like produce, bottles, or other items.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bà tôi mua một sọt cam ở chợ. (My grandmother bought a basket of oranges at the market.)
  • Những sọt rỗng được xếp gọn gàng sau quán. (The empty crates were stacked neatly behind the shop.)
  • Anh ấy dùng sọt tre để đựng cá. (He used a bamboo basket to hold the fish.)

Advanced Usage

• "sọt rác": Literally "trash basket," commonly used to mean a trash can or waste bin, especially a free-standing one.
  • Vui lòng bỏ giấy vào sọt rác. (Please put the paper in the trash bin.)

Variants and Related Words

• Giỏ (n): A general term for a basket or handbag. A often implies a handle and can be more tightly woven than a .
  • Cô ấy xách giỏ đi chợ. (She carries a basket to the market.)
• Thùng (n): A bin, tub, or barrel. This usually refers to a larger, often solid-sided container, unlike the woven .
  • Thùng gỗ đựng đầy táo. (The wooden barrel is full of apples.)

Synonyms

• Basket: A container made of interwoven materials.
• Crate: A sturdy wooden or plastic container for storage or transport.
• Hamper: A large basket with a lid, often used for laundry or storage.

Related Idioms

• Đầu đội sọt rác: Literally "to have a trash basket on one's head." This is a strong insult meaning someone is stupid, foolish, or good-for-nothing.
  • Đồ đầu đội sọt rác! (You good-for-nothing!)

noun

1. basket, cylindrical crate