đệm thuý
Definition
- Noun:
- Feather mattress: A mattress stuffed with the feathers of the "thuý" bird (a type of waterfowl, likely a duck or goose). This is a traditional type of bedding.
- Down mattress: A mattress filled with soft, fine feathers and down, providing cushioning and warmth.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà cổ còn giữ chiếc đệm thuý cũ. (The old house still keeps the old feather mattress.)
- Đệm thuý rất ấm vào mùa đông. (A down mattress is very warm in winter.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "đệm thuý" is considered somewhat archaic or literary in modern Vietnamese. It refers specifically to a traditional mattress filled with bird feathers, distinguishing it from modern mattresses made of foam or springs.
Variants and Related Words
- Đệm lông vũ (n): A more modern and general term for a feather or down mattress.
- Cô ấy thích ngủ trên đệm lông vũ. (She likes to sleep on a down mattress.)
Synonyms
- Feather bed: A bed or mattress stuffed with feathers.
- Down mattress: A mattress filled with the soft under-feathers of birds.
Notes on Meaning
- The word "thuý" in "đệm thuý" specifically refers to a type of water bird, so the term implies the feathers are sourced from this bird. It emphasizes a traditional, natural filling material.