túi dết
Definition
- Noun:
- A duffel bag: A rectangular bag made of cloth or canvas, typically with a shoulder strap, used to carry personal belongings, especially for travel or over longer distances. It is characterized by its simple, sturdy, and often spacious design.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy đựng quần áo trong túi dết để đi du lịch. (He packed his clothes in a duffel bag for the trip.)
- Túi dết của lính thường rất bền. (A soldier's duffel bag is usually very durable.)
- Cô ấy khoác túi dết lên vai và ra đi. (She slung the duffel bag over her shoulder and left.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "túi dết" specifically refers to the traditional style of a soft, cylindrical bag. In modern contexts, similar bags might be called by more specific names, but "túi dết" retains its classic connotation.
Variants and Related Words
Balo (n): Backpack. A bag with two straps worn on the back.
- Học sinh thường đeo balo đến trường. (Students often wear backpacks to school.)
Túi xách (n): Handbag or general carrying bag.
- Cô ấy mang một chiếc túi xách màu đen. (She carried a black handbag.)
Synonyms
- Duffel bag: A large bag made of sturdy fabric, used for carrying clothes and other belongings.
- Kit bag: A bag for holding personal equipment, often used in military or sports contexts.
- Travel bag: A general term for a bag used during journeys.
Related Idioms
- While there is no common idiom directly using "túi dết", the bag is often associated with travel, movement, and preparedness, as in the concept of having one's "túi dết sẵn sàng" (duffel bag ready) to go.