xe cút kít
Definition
- Noun:
- Wheelbarrow: A small, open cart with a single wheel at the front and two handles at the back, used for carrying and moving small loads, typically in gardening, construction, or farming.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Người làm vườn dùng xe cút kít để chở đất và cây. (The gardener uses a wheelbarrow to transport soil and plants.)
- Hãy đổ những viên gạch này vào xe cút kít. (Please put these bricks into the wheelbarrow.)
- Chiếc xe cút kít bị hỏng bánh. (The wheelbarrow has a broken wheel.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "xe cút kít" is a direct phonetic adaptation from the French word "brouette," reflecting Vietnam's colonial history. It is the common, everyday term for this tool.
Variants and Related Words
- Xe đẩy (n): A more general term for a pushcart or trolley, not specifically a single-wheeled barrow.
- Xe đẩy hàng trong siêu thị rất tiện lợi. (The shopping trolley in the supermarket is very convenient.)
Synonyms
- Wheelbarrow: The direct and most accurate equivalent.
- Garden cart: A less common synonym, though it may imply a slightly different design with two wheels.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically using "xe cút kít." The word is used in its literal sense.