Definition

Noun: - A small, informal social gathering where tea is the primary beverage served, typically accompanied by light refreshments such as cakes, pastries, biscuits, and fruit.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cô ấy tổ chức một tiệc trà nhỏ để cảm ơn các đồng nghiệp. (She hosted a small tea party to thank her colleagues.)
  • Tiệc trà thường diễn ra vào buổi chiều. (A tea party usually takes place in the afternoon.)
  • Chúng tôi được mời dự tiệc trà thân mật tại nhà bà ấy. (We were invited to an intimate tea party at her house.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "tiệc trà" implies a social event that is often more intimate and less formal than a large dinner party or banquet. It is commonly associated with polite conversation and a relaxed atmosphere.

Variants and Related Words

• Trà chiều (n): Afternoon tea. This can refer to the light meal itself or the event, often overlapping with the concept of a tiệc trà.
  • Khách sạn này phục vụ trà chiều rất ngon. (This hotel serves a very nice afternoon tea.)

Synonyms

• Tea party: The direct and most common English equivalent.
• Afternoon tea: Often used interchangeably, though it can emphasize the time of day and the specific menu.

Related Idioms

• While there is no direct Vietnamese idiom with "tiệc trà", the concept is similar to the English idiom "to spill the tea", which means to share gossip. However, this is a modern slang idiom and not a direct translation of tiệc trà.
  • Đừng mời cô ấy đến tiệc trà nếu bạn không muốn bí mật bị tiết lộ. (Don't invite her to the tea party if you don't want secrets spilled.)

noun

1. tea party