tư thình
Definition
Noun: - A specific type of ceremonial or offering tray, traditionally made of wood, used to present "xôi" (sticky rice) in certain Vietnamese rituals or communal feasts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trên bàn thờ đặt một mâm tư thình đựng xôi. (On the altar, a tư thình tray holding sticky rice is placed.)
- Tư thình thường được làm từ gỗ quý. (The tư thình is often made from precious wood.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is highly specific and is primarily used in the context of traditional customs, ancestor worship, or descriptions of antique items. It is not a common word in everyday modern conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Mâm (n): a general term for a tray or platter.
- Khay (n): a tray, often shallower and used for more general purposes.
- Cỗ xôi (n): a feast or offering that prominently features sticky rice; this phrase is sometimes used in conjunction with or to describe the context for a .
Synonyms
- Offering tray
- Ritual tray
- Ceremonial platter
Notes on Usage
- "tư thình" is a very specialized and archaic term. Learners are most likely to encounter it in literature describing old customs, in museums, or in discussions about traditional Vietnamese craftsmanship. The provided reference "tư thìnhcỗ xôi" suggests its intrinsic connection to sticky rice offerings.