bù-loong
Definition
- Noun:
- Bolt: A type of metal fastener consisting of a threaded pin or rod with a head at one end. It is designed to be used with a nut to hold objects together.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh vặn chặt con bù-loong. (He tightened the bolt.)
- Chúng ta cần một con bù-loong dài hơn. (We need a longer bolt.)
- Bù-loong trên chiếc xe đạp bị lỏng. (The bolt on the bicycle is loose.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "bù-loong" is a phonetic loanword from the French word . It is commonly used in technical, mechanical, and everyday contexts related to construction, repair, and assembly.
Variants and Related Words
- Ốc vít (n): This is a more general Vietnamese term for "screw," but it is sometimes used interchangeably with "bù-loong" in casual speech. Technically, a screw typically fastens directly into a threaded hole, while a bolt is used with a nut.
- Đai ốc (n): Nut. This is the component that pairs with a "bù-loong".
- Vặn đai ốc vào bù-loong. (Screw the nut onto the bolt.)
Synonyms
- Bolt: The direct English equivalent.
Related Phrases
- Bộ bù-loong: A set of bolts.
- Tôi mua một bộ bù-loong đủ kích cỡ. (I bought a set of bolts in various sizes.)
- Bù-loong neo: Anchor bolt.
- Cần dùng bù-loong neo để cố định khung. (Anchor bolts are needed to secure the frame.)