bình phóng

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The Vietnamese word "bình phóng" refers to a "spitton" or a receptacle used for spitting. It is often associated with traditional practices where people might spit out unwanted substances, such as phlegm or tobacco juice.

Explanation

• Basic Meaning: "Bình phóng" is a container designed for people to spit into. It can often be found in certain cultural settings or public places where spitting was more common.

Usage Instructions

• Context: This term is not frequently used in modern Vietnamese life, as spitting in public is generally frowned upon. However, it can still be relevant in discussions about traditional customs or in historical contexts.
• Example Sentence: "Ngày xưa, trong các quán trà, thường có bình phóng để khách hàng sử dụng." (In the past, tea houses often had spittons for customers to use.)

Advanced Usage

In more advanced conversations, "bình phóng" can be used to discuss the cultural significance of cleanliness and public etiquette in Vietnamese society. You might hear phrases like: - "Sự có mặt của bình phóng trong các quán trà cổ truyền phản ánh thói quen của người dân thời xưa." (The presence of spittons in traditional tea houses reflects the habits of the people in the past.)

Word Variants

• While "bình phóng" specifically refers to the spitton, other related terms might include:
  • "thùng phóng" (large container for spitting)
  • "kho chứa" (storage container, though not specifically for spitting)

Different Meanings

While "bình phóng" primarily refers to a spitton, in a broader or metaphorical sense, it can also imply disposal or rejection of unwanted things (not just in the physical sense).

Synonyms

Some synonyms or related phrases include: - "thùng đựng" (container for holding something) - "bình chứa" (holding vessel, though this is more general)

Academic

1. (tiếng địa phương) Spitton