Definition

1. Noun:
   • Antipodes: In geography and geology, the exact opposite points on the Earth's surface, diametrically opposed to each other. A point and its đối chân are connected by a straight line passing through the Earth's center.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • New Zealand thường được coi là đối chân của Anh. (New Zealand is often considered the antipodes of England.)
  • Hai điểm đối chân trên quả địa cầu. (Two antipodal points on the globe.)

Advanced Usage

• The concept is primarily used in academic contexts like geography, cartography, and earth sciences.
• It can be used metaphorically to describe things that are complete opposites.

Variants and Related Words

• Điểm đối chân (n): Antipodal point. This is the full, more precise term.
  • Tìm điểm đối chân của Hà Nội. (Find the antipodal point of Hanoi.)

Synonyms

• Antipodes: The direct synonym, referring to the opposite points on the globe.
• Antipodal points: A more technical synonym.

Related Concepts

• Đối diện: Opposite or facing. This is a more general term for opposition and is not specific to geography.
• Cực: Pole (e.g., North Pole, South Pole). While poles are opposite, they are not the only antipodal points.