thồi

Một người phục vụ đang bưng món ăn đặt lên thồi trong quán.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A dining table in an inn or eatery: A specific type of table used for serving food and drink in a traditional Vietnamese tavern, roadside stall, or simple restaurant.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chủ quán bày cơm rượu lên thồi. (The shopkeeper served rice and wine on the table.)
  • Khách ngồi quanh chiếc thồi để ăn tối. (The guests sat around the table to have dinner.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "thồi" is considered archaic or highly regional in modern Vietnamese. It evokes imagery of old-fashioned, communal dining establishments.

Variants and Related Words

• Bàn (n): table. This is the standard, modern word for any table.
  • Bàn ăn (n): dining table.
• Quán (n): stall, inn, small shop. This is the type of establishment where a would be found.

Synonyms

• Table: a piece of furniture with a flat top.
• Dining table: a table used for eating meals.

Notes on Usage

• "Thồi" is not a common word in contemporary everyday language. It is primarily encountered in historical contexts, literature, or descriptions of traditional settings.