trì hồ

Một người đàn ông trì hồ rượu mời khách.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To carry or hold a wine jug: The primary meaning of "trì hồ" is the act of carrying or holding a wine jug, often in a ceremonial or serving context. It is an archaic term.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Người hầu trì hồ đứng bên cạnh. (The servant holding the wine jug stood nearby.)
  • Trong nghi lễ, ông ấy trì hồ tiến lên. (During the ceremony, he advanced, carrying the wine jug.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is almost exclusively found in classical literature, historical texts, or descriptions of ancient rituals. It is not used in modern daily conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Bưng (v): to carry or hold (a tray, bowl) with both hands. A more common, modern verb for a similar action.
  • Cô ấy bưng khay trà vào. (She carried the tea tray in.)

Synonyms

• To carry a wine vessel: A descriptive synonym in English.
• To bear a flagon: A more literary synonym.

Notes on Usage

• Archaism Alert: "Trì hồ" is an obsolete verb. Learners will encounter it only in historical or poetic contexts. For modern situations involving carrying a drink, use verbs like "bưng" (to carry with hands), "cầm" (to hold), or "mang" (to bring/carry).