Definition

1. Noun:
   • Length: The measurement of something from end to end along its longest side; the dimension of an object that describes how long it is.
   • Vertical dimension: In some contexts, it can refer to the vertical or upright dimension, especially when contrasting with width.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Hãy đo bề dọc của tấm ván này. (Measure the length of this plank.)
  • Căn phòng có bề dọc gấp đôi bề ngang. (The room's length is double its width.)
  • Anh ấy cắt ống nhựa theo bề dọc. (He cut the plastic pipe along its length.)

Advanced Usage

• "theo bề dọc": lengthwise; along the length.
  • Cắt quả dưa theo bề dọc. (Cut the melon lengthwise.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bề ngang (n): width; the measurement from side to side.

  • Bề ngang của con đường là năm mét. (The width of the road is five meters.)

• Chiều dài (n): length; a more common and general synonym for linear measurement.

  • Chiều dài của con sông. (The length of the river.)

Synonyms

• Length: The measurement of something from end to end.
• Longitudinal dimension: Relating to the length of an object.

Related Concepts

• Bề mặt (n): surface; the outer face or top layer of an object.
• Kích thước (n): dimension; a measurable extent, such as length, width, or height.

1. Length