thủy tạ
Definition
- Noun:
- A waterside pavilion or restaurant: A structure, often a restaurant or entertainment venue, built on or over a water surface, such as a lake or river.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thủy tạ này là một địa điểm hẹn hò nổi tiếng. (This waterside pavilion is a famous dating spot.)
- Chúng tôi đã ăn tối tại một thủy tạ trên hồ. (We had dinner at a pavilion restaurant on the lake.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is somewhat historical or literary in modern Vietnamese, often evoking a romantic or picturesque setting from earlier decades.
Variants and Related Words
- Nhà hàng nổi (n): floating restaurant. A more contemporary term for a dining establishment on the water.
- Nhà hàng nổi đó phục vụ hải sản tươi sống. (That floating restaurant serves fresh seafood.)
Synonyms
- Waterside pavilion
- Overwater restaurant
- Lakeside kiosk (for smaller structures)
Related Idioms
- : This phrase can imply enjoying leisure time at such a scenic venue.
- Cuối tuần, mọi người thích ra ngồi thủy tạ. (On weekends, people like to go sit at the waterside pavilion.)