Tin Tức

1. Types of gifts

souvenir (n): quà lưu niệm
e.g: i bought a souvenir to remind me of my trip to da nang.

handmade gift (n): quà thủ công
e.g: handmade gifts often carry more emotional value than expensive ones.

luxury item (n): món đồ xa xỉ
e.g: luxury items are sometimes chosen as gifts for major milestones.

practical gift (n): quà thiết thực
e.g: i prefer giving practical gifts that people can actually use.

personalised gift (n): quà được cá nhân hoá
e.g: a personalised gift shows that you’ve put real thought into it.

wrapped gift (n): quà được gói
e.g: a neatly wrapped gift always creates a sense of excitement.

gift voucher (n): phiếu quà tặng
e.g: gift vouchers allow people to choose what they truly want.

unexpected gift (n): món quà bất ngờ
e.g: receiving an unexpected gift can instantly brighten someone’s day.

 

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2. Occasions for giving gifts

birthday (n): sinh nhật
e.g: birthdays are the most common occasions for gift-giving.

anniversary (n): ngày kỷ niệm
e.g: people often exchange meaningful gifts on anniversaries.

wedding (n): đám cưới
e.g: cash gifts are quite popular at weddings in vietnam.

graduation (n): lễ tốt nghiệp
e.g: a graduation gift symbolises encouragement for the future.

holiday season (n): mùa lễ hội
e.g: during the holiday season, people tend to buy gifts in advance.

special occasion (n): dịp đặc biệt
e.g: i usually save thoughtful gifts for special occasions.

housewarming party (n): tiệc tân gia
e.g: it’s polite to bring a small gift to a housewarming party.

celebration (n): sự kiện ăn mừng
e.g: gifts are often exchanged during family celebrations.

festive event (n): sự kiện lễ hội
e.g: festive events encourage people to show appreciation through gifts.

milestone (n): cột mốc quan trọng
e.g: major milestones often call for more meaningful gifts.

 

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3. Feelings & meanings of gifts

appreciation (n): sự trân trọng
e.g: gifts are a simple way to show appreciation.

gratitude (n): lòng biết ơn
e.g: she gave me a gift as a gesture of gratitude.

affection (n): tình cảm
e.g: gifts can be a subtle way to express affection.

thoughtfulness (n): sự tinh tế, chu đáo
e.g: the thoughtfulness behind a gift matters more than its price.

emotional value (n): giá trị tinh thần
e.g: handmade gifts often have high emotional value.

sentimental (adj): mang tính kỷ niệm
e.g: i keep sentimental gifts for years.

meaningful (adj): ý nghĩa
e.g: a meaningful gift reflects the relationship between two people.

heartfelt (adj): chân thành
e.g: i really appreciate heartfelt gifts.

memorable (adj): đáng nhớ
e.g: a well-chosen gift can become a memorable experience.

symbolic (adj): mang tính biểu tượng
e.g: the gift was symbolic rather than expensive.
 

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4. Giving & receiving gifts

give a gift (v): tặng quà
e.g: i usually give gifts on birthdays.

receive a gift (v): nhận quà
e.g: i always feel grateful when i receive a gift.

exchange gifts (v): trao đổi quà
e.g: families often exchange gifts during holidays.

unwrap (v): mở quà
e.g: unwrapping gifts is the most exciting part.

surprise someone (v): làm ai đó bất ngờ
e.g: i like to surprise people with small gifts.

pick out a gift (v): chọn quà
e.g: it took me hours to pick out the perfect gift.

wrap a gift (v): gói quà
e.g: i usually wrap gifts myself to make them more personal.

give in return (phrase): tặng lại
e.g: i felt obliged to give something in return.

express feelings (phrase): thể hiện cảm xúc
e.g: gifts help people express feelings indirectly.

make an effort (phrase): bỏ công sức
e.g: making an effort matters more than spending money.
 

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5. Opinions & preferences

prefer simple gifts (v phrase): thích quà đơn giản
e.g: i prefer simple gifts that feel sincere.

overpriced gifts (n): quà quá đắt
e.g: overpriced gifts don’t necessarily show sincerity.

gift-giving culture (n): văn hóa tặng quà
e.g: gift-giving culture varies widely across countries.

social expectation (n): kỳ vọng xã hội
e.g: sometimes gift-giving is driven by social expectations.

materialistic (adj): thiên về vật chất
e.g: some people believe gift-giving has become too materialistic.

show appreciation (phrase): thể hiện sự trân trọng
e.g: gifts are one way to show appreciation.

strengthen relationships (phrase): củng cố mối quan hệ
e.g: giving gifts can strengthen relationships.

spend within one’s budget (phrase): chi tiêu trong khả năng
e.g: i always try to spend within my budget when buying gifts.

value intention over price (phrase): coi trọng tấm lòng hơn giá trị
e.g: i value intention over price when receiving gifts.

bring joy (phrase): mang lại niềm vui
e.g: the best gifts are those that genuinely bring joy.

 

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