tiệc trà
Học thuậtThân thiện
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.)