tràng kỉ
Definition
- Noun:
- A long bench or sofa: A piece of furniture, typically made of wood, designed to seat multiple people. It is often characterized by its elongated form and may feature a backrest and armrests. Historically, it is a traditional item in Vietnamese homes.
- A canapé (archaic): An antiquated term for a sofa or couch, as recorded in older French-Vietnamese dictionaries.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Phòng khách nhà ông ấy có một bộ tràng kỉ bằng gỗ gụ. (His living room has a set of long wooden benches made of mahogany.)
- Chiếc tràng kỉ cũ được đặt ở hiên nhà. (The old long bench is placed on the porch.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "tràng kỉ" is considered a variant or older form of the more common modern word "trường kỉ". Both refer to the same type of furniture.
- It often appears in descriptions of traditional interior decor or in historical and literary contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Trường kỉ (n): The more standard modern term for a long wooden bench or sofa set.
- Bộ trường kỉ này được chạm khắc tinh xảo. (This set of long benches is intricately carved.)
Synonyms
- Long bench: A lengthy seat for several people.
- Sofa: A long upholstered seat with a back and arms.
- Settee: A medium-sized sofa.
Notes on Usage
- "Tràng kỉ" is an uncommon, somewhat archaic term in contemporary Vietnamese. When encountered, it is almost exclusively in reference to traditional furniture.
- It does not refer to modern, cushioned sofas but specifically to the wooden, often ornately carved, bench-style seating.