ô kéo

Mẹ lấy một chiếc tất từ ô kéo ra.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Drawer: A box-shaped storage compartment that slides horizontally in and out of a piece of furniture such as a desk, cabinet, or chest.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Hãy cất những chiếc bút này vào ô kéo. (Please put these pens in the drawer.)
  • Ô kéo này bị kẹt rồi. (This drawer is stuck.)
  • Cô ấy tìm thấy những bức thư cũ trong ô kéo. (She found the old letters in the drawer.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "ô kéo" is commonly used in everyday speech in Vietnam. It is a direct and practical term for a common household item.

Variants and Related Words

• Ngăn kéo (n): This is the more standard, formal synonym for "drawer" in Vietnamese.
  • Anh lấy tài liệu từ ngăn kéo trên cùng. (He took the documents from the top drawer.)

Synonyms

• Drawer: A sliding storage compartment.
• Compartment: A section or space for storing things.

Notes on Usage

• "Ô kéo" and "ngăn kéo" are interchangeable in most contexts, with "ngăn kéo" being slightly more formal or standard.
• This word refers specifically to the furniture component. It is not used as a verb.