tư trang
Definition
- Noun:
- Bride's jewelry and personal effects: Refers specifically to the jewelry, ornaments, and personal belongings a bride brings with her when she gets married, traditionally forming part of her dowry or trousseau.
- Personal luggage / belongings: In a broader, more modern context, it can refer to a person's personal luggage, baggage, or effects, especially when traveling.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô dâu được mẹ tặng cho nhiều tư trang quý giá. (The bride was given much valuable jewelry by her mother.)
- Anh ấy chỉ mang theo tư trang cá nhân trong một chiếc vali nhỏ. (He only brought his personal belongings in a small suitcase.)
Advanced Usage
- The word often carries a traditional or formal nuance when referring to bridal assets. In contemporary usage for "luggage," it is somewhat formal compared to words like .
Variants and Related Words
- Hành lý (n): Luggage, baggage. This is a more common and general term for travel bags and suitcases.
- Hãy kiểm tra trọng lượng hành lý. (Please check the luggage weight.)
Synonyms
- Jewelry (of a bride): Precious personal ornaments.
- Personal effects: Items for personal use.
- Trousseau: The clothes, linens, and other possessions collected by a bride for her marriage.
Related Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms with , the concept is related to traditional customs surrounding marriage and dowry.