va-li
Definition
- Noun:
- Suitcase: A rectangular container with a handle, used for carrying clothes and other personal belongings, typically when traveling.
- Case / Bag: A general term for a piece of luggage designed to hold items, often with a hard or soft shell and a locking mechanism.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy đóng va-li để chuẩn bị cho chuyến đi. (She packed her suitcase to prepare for the trip.)
- Chiếc va-li ngoại giao được miễn kiểm tra. (The diplomatic bag is exempt from inspection.)
- Anh ấy mang theo hai chiếc va-li rất nặng. (He carried two very heavy suitcases.)
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in compound phrases to specify the type of suitcase.
- va-li hành lý xách tay: carry-on luggage suitcase.
- va-li cứng: hard-shell suitcase.
Variants and Related Words
- Túi xách (n): A general term for a handbag or carry bag, typically smaller and softer than a .
- Hành lý (n): Luggage or baggage in a general sense, which can include suitcases, bags, and other containers.
Synonyms
- Suitcase
- Travel bag
- Case (in the context of luggage)
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Đóng va-li: Literally "to pack a suitcase," meaning to prepare for a trip or departure.
- Sáng mai đi, tối nay tôi phải đóng va-li. (I leave tomorrow morning, so I have to pack tonight.)