thẩu
Definition
- Noun:
- Opium poppy plant: A plant (Papaver somniferum) cultivated for its latex, which is used to produce opium and its derivatives.
- Glass jar: A short-necked, wide-mouthed glass container with broad shoulders, typically used for storing preserves, candies, or other food items.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Plant):
- Việc trồng cây thẩu bị cấm ở nhiều quốc gia. (The cultivation of the opium poppy plant is prohibited in many countries.)
- Noun (Container):
- Bà mở một thẩu mứt cam. (She opened a jar of orange marmalade.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "thẩu" is considered somewhat archaic or specialized in modern Vietnamese. For the container, words like "lọ" (jar, bottle) or "hũ" (jar, pot) are more commonly used today. For the plant, "cây thuốc phiện" or "cây anh túc" are more precise and frequent terms.
Variants and Related Words
- Cây thuốc phiện (n): Opium poppy plant. (A more common synonym for the plant meaning).
- Lọ thủy tinh (n): Glass jar. (A more common general term).
- Hũ (n): A jar or pot, often made of ceramic or glass.
Synonyms
- For the plant: Opium poppy, poppy plant.
- For the container: Jar, glass jar, pot, preserve jar.
Notes on Meaning
- The two meanings of "thẩu" are distinct and unrelated. Context is essential to determine whether it refers to the plant or the container.
- Its usage is primarily found in older texts or specific contexts (e.g., historical or botanical discussions for the plant; traditional kitchen contexts for the jar).