ô-tô hòm
Definition
- Noun:
- Sedan car: A passenger car with a closed body, a fixed roof, and a separate enclosed trunk for luggage, typically with four doors.
- Box car / Van: A covered motor vehicle used for transporting goods or supplies.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chiếc ô-tô hòm đậu trước cổng rất sang trọng. (The sedan parked in front of the gate is very luxurious.)
- Công ty vận chuyển sử dụng nhiều ô-tô hòm. (The transport company uses many vans.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is somewhat dated and emphasizes the enclosed, box-like shape of the vehicle. In modern contexts, more specific terms like "xe sedan" or "xe tải hòm" are often used.
Variants and Related Words
- Xe hơi (n): car, automobile.
- Xe sedan (n): sedan car.
- Xe tải hòm (n): box truck, enclosed truck.
Synonyms
- Sedan: A passenger car with a closed body and separate trunk.
- Van: A covered vehicle for transporting goods or people.
- Saloon (British English): Another term for a sedan car.
Notes on Usage
- "Ô-tô hòm" is a compound noun. The word "ô-tô" (from French ) means "automobile," and "hòm" means "box" or "chest," referring to the enclosed body of the vehicle.
- The reference to "fourgon (pour le transport des vivres)" highlights its historical use as a supply or food transport van.