trường kỉ
[t͡ɕɨəŋ˨˩ ki˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a long bench (especially wooden, with armrests and a backrest)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a couch; sofa
Examples
Giữa ngôi nhà, giáo Long đang ngồi chấm bài bên bộ trường kỷ, được chất đầy sách vở.In the middle of the house, teacher Long was grading homework besides the couch, which was piled with books.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “trường kỉ” mean?
(noun) a long bench (especially wooden, with armrests and a backrest)
Is “trường kỉ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.