Definition

1. Noun:
   • A support, a rest, a prop: A physical object or structure used to provide stability, hold something steady, or bear its weight. In a military context, it specifically refers to a support for a weapon, such as a gun rest or bipod.
   • A base, a foundation: Can refer to a supporting base for an object.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Người lính đặt súng lên bệ tì trước khi ngắm bắn. (The soldier placed the gun on the support before aiming.)
  • Chiếc máy ảnh này cần một bệ tì vững chắc để chụp ảnh phơi sáng lâu. (This camera needs a sturdy rest for long-exposure photography.)
  • Họ xây một bệ tì bằng gạch cho bồn hoa. (They built a brick base for the flower planter.)

Advanced Usage

• "làm bệ tì": to act as a support, to serve as a rest.
  • Tảng đá này có thể làm bệ tì cho cây gậy của bạn. (This rock can serve as a rest for your walking stick.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chân chống (n): A stand, a prop, a leg (e.g., of a tripod). Often used interchangeably with for general supports.
• Giá đỡ (n): A stand, a holder, a rack. A more general term for any stand or holder.
• Đế (n): A base, a pedestal, a stand. Often refers to the bottom supporting part of an object.

Synonyms

• Điểm tựa: A point of support, a fulcrum, a brace. Can be used more abstractly.
• Chỗ dựa: A support, a backing (can be physical or metaphorical).

Related Phrases (Compound Words)

• Bệ tì súng: Gun rest, rifle support.
• Bệ tì máy ảnh: Camera rest, camera support.

Related Idioms

1. (Gun) support