bồ đài

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The Vietnamese word "bồ đài" refers to a "cornet," specifically the type used for serving ice cream. It is an old term that is not as commonly used today, but it is still understood by many people.

Usage Instructions:

• Basic Usage: You can use "bồ đài" when talking about ice cream cones. For example, if you want to order an ice cream in a cone, you could say, "Cho tôi một bồ đài kem," which means "Give me an ice cream cone."
• Context: This word is often used in the context of desserts, especially in ice cream shops or during hot weather when people enjoy ice cream.

Example:

• "Mùa hè này, tôi thích ăn kem trong bồ đài." (This summer, I like to eat ice cream in a cone.)

Advanced Usage:

• Although "bồ đài" is not widely used in modern Vietnamese, it can still be found in literature or when discussing traditional ice cream serving methods. You might encounter it in stories or historical contexts.

Word Variants:

• There aren't many direct variants of "bồ đài," but you may come across other terms for ice cream cones in contemporary language, such as "cốc kem" which translates to "ice cream cup."

Different Meanings:

• In modern language, "bồ đài" is primarily associated with ice cream cones. However, it can also refer more generally to a cone shape, but this usage is less common.

Synonyms:

• While "bồ đài" specifically refers to an ice cream cone, you might encounter other terms related to desserts. Here are some related words:
  • "cốc kem": ice cream cup
  • "đĩa kem": ice cream plate (for serving scoops of ice cream)

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1. (từ cũ, nghĩa cũ) Cornet (for ice-cream...)