tay đẫy
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of bag or satchel: A traditional carrying bag, often made of cloth or leather, with a long strap designed to be slung over the shoulder or carried by hand. It is used for transporting personal belongings, groceries, or other items.
- A bundle or pack: Refers to a bag used for travel or daily errands, similar to a duffel bag or a carry-all.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bà tôi thường mang theo một chiếc tay đẫy khi đi chợ. (My grandmother often carries a tay đẫy when she goes to the market.)
- Anh ấy đựng quần áo trong tay đẫy để đi du lịch. (He packed his clothes in a tay đẫy for traveling.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "tay đẫy" is somewhat archaic in modern Vietnamese. In contemporary usage, words like túi xách (handbag) or ba lô (backpack) are more common for similar items.
Variants and Related Words
- Tay nải (n): A direct synonym, referring to the same type of traditional shoulder bag or bundle.
- Người bán hàng rong đeo một chiếc tay nải lớn. (The street vendor carries a large tay nải.)
Synonyms
- Satchel: A bag with a strap, often used for carrying light items.
- Duffel bag: A cylindrical bag made of cloth, used for carrying clothes and belongings.
- Carry-all: A bag for holding various items.
Notes on Usage
- "Tay đẫy" is a compound noun. It is treated as a single lexical unit (a single word) in Vietnamese, referring to a specific object. It is not used in a figurative or idiomatic sense.