thư điểm
Definition
- Noun (Archaic):
- A bookstore or library: A place where books are kept, sold, or read. This term is now considered old-fashioned and is rarely used in modern Vietnamese.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy mở một thư điểm nhỏ ở Hà Nội. (He opened a small bookstore in Hanoi.)
- Thư điểm này lưu giữ nhiều sách cổ. (This library holds many ancient books.)
Advanced Usage
- This word is primarily encountered in historical texts or when describing settings from the past. In contemporary language, "nhà sách" (bookstore) or "thư viện" (library) are used instead.
Variants and Related Words
- Thư viện (n): A library, a public or institutional collection of books.
- Tôi mượn sách từ thư viện trường. (I borrow books from the school library.)
- Nhà sách (n): A bookstore, a commercial establishment selling books.
- Nhà sách đó rất rộng và có nhiều đầu sách. (That bookstore is very spacious and has many titles.)
Synonyms
- Bookshop: A store where books are sold.
- Library: A collection of books and other materials for reading, study, or reference.
Notes on Usage
- "Thư điểm" is an archaic term. Learners should be aware of its meaning but are advised to use the modern equivalents "nhà sách" or "thư viện" in speech and writing.