hộp thư

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The Vietnamese word "hộp thư" means "post-office box" or "mailbox" in English. It refers to a container where people can send and receive letters and packages.

Usage Instructions:

• "Hộp thư" is a noun and is commonly used in both everyday conversation and formal contexts when talking about mail services.
• You can use it when discussing sending mail, receiving letters, or looking for a place to drop off your letters.

Example:

• "Tôi đã gửi thư vào hộp thư." (I sent the letter into the mailbox.)
• "Hộp thư của tôi đã đầy." (My mailbox is full.)

Advanced Usage:

• In a more advanced context, "hộp thư" can also refer to an email inbox, especially when talking about digital communication.
• For example: "Tôi kiểm tra hộp thư điện tử của mình mỗi ngày." (I check my email inbox every day.)

Word Variants:

• "Hộp thư đến": Incoming mailbox (for receiving mail).
• "Hộp thư đi": Outgoing mailbox (for sending mail).
• "Hộp thư điện tử": Email inbox (digital).

Different Meanings:

While "hộp thư" primarily refers to a physical mailbox, it can also mean the digital equivalent in the context of emails. The meaning is usually clear from the context in which it is used.

Synonyms:

• "Thùng thư": This also means "mailbox" but is less commonly used.
• "Hòm thư": Another term for mailbox, often used interchangeably with "hộp thư."

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noun

1. post-office box