đi văng
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Definition
- Noun:
- Divan; couch: A long, low sofa without a back or arms, often designed for reclining. It can also refer to a type of sofa or couch, typically upholstered.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Phòng khách có một chiếc đi văng màu xám rất thoải mái. (The living room has a very comfortable gray divan.)
- Anh ấy thường ngủ trưa trên đi văng. (He often takes a nap on the couch.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "đi văng" is a direct loanword from the French "divan." It is used specifically to describe this piece of furniture and is considered a standard term in Vietnamese interior design and home furnishing contexts.
Variants and Related Words
Ghế sofa (n): Sofa. This is a more general and commonly used term for a couch with a back and arms.
- Họ ngồi nói chuyện trên ghế sofa. (They sat talking on the sofa.)
Trường kỷ (n): A traditional Vietnamese long wooden bench, often ornately carved. This is a distinct, traditional piece of furniture.
- Chiếc trường kỷ bằng gỗ được đặt ở gian chính. (The wooden long bench is placed in the main room.)
Synonyms
- Couch: A long upholstered piece of furniture for seating or lying on.
- Sofa: An upholstered seat with a back and arms, for two or more people.
- Chaise longue: A long chair for reclining.
Related Idioms
- Divan; couch