ám tiêu
Definition
- Noun:
- Reef: A ridge of jagged rock, coral, or sand just above or below the surface of the sea, which is a hazard to navigation.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tàu đánh cá tránh khu vực có ám tiêu. (The fishing boat avoids the area with reefs.)
- Ám tiêu san hô là nơi sinh sống của nhiều loài cá. (Coral reefs are home to many species of fish.)
- Con tàu đắm sau khi đâm phải một ám tiêu ngầm. (The ship sank after hitting a submerged reef.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "ám tiêu" is primarily used in geographical, geological, and maritime contexts. It is a formal and technical term.
Variants and Related Words
- Đá ngầm (n): submerged rock, another term for a rocky reef or shoal.
- Khu vực này nguy hiểm vì có nhiều đá ngầm. (This area is dangerous because of many submerged rocks.)
Synonyms
- Reef: A bar of rock or coral in the sea.
- Shoal: A shallow area in a body of water, often formed by sand or rock.
Related Terms
- Rạn san hô (n): coral reef (specifies the reef is made of coral).
- Rạn san hô Great Barrier là hệ thống ám tiêu lớn nhất thế giới. (The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest reef system.)