phu bốc vác

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The Vietnamese word "phu bốc vác" refers to a porter, which is someone who carries luggage or goods, especially in places like train stations, airports, or hotels. This term is a bit old-fashioned and is not as commonly used in modern Vietnamese, but it still conveys the same meaning.

Usage Instructions:

• Context: You would use "phu bốc vác" when talking about someone whose job is to help people carry their bags or heavy items.
• Situation: You might see a "phu bốc vác" at a bus station helping travelers with their luggage.

Example:

• "Tôi thấy một phu bốc vác đang mang vali cho du khách."
  • (I saw a porter carrying a suitcase for a tourist.)

Advanced Usage:

In a more detailed context, you could discuss the role of "phu bốc vác" in different settings, such as: - At a hotel: "Phu bốc vác giúp khách hàng mang hành lý lên phòng." - (The porter helps the guests carry their luggage to their rooms.) - In transportation: "Tại ga xe lửa, phu bốc vác là người rất quan trọng để hỗ trợ hành khách." - (At the train station, the porter is very important to assist passengers.)

Word Variants:

There aren’t many direct variants of "phu bốc vác," but you could use: - "phu" (porter) as a simpler term in some contexts. - "người khuân vác" (the person who carries goods) is another way to say the same thing.

Different Meanings:

While "phu bốc vác" primarily means "porter," the term "phu" alone can also refer to a husband or male partner in different contexts, which is not related to carrying goods.

Synonyms:

• "người khuân vác" (the person who carries)
• "người vác hàng" (the person who carries goods)

Academic

1. (từ cũ) Porter