bờ tường
Definition
- Noun:
- A boundary wall, an enclosure wall: "bờ tường" refers to a wall that serves as a boundary, fence, or enclosure, typically surrounding a garden, yard, or property. It is often a low or medium-height wall made of brick, stone, or concrete.
- A wall's edge or base: In some contexts, it can refer to the edge, foot, or base of a larger wall.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hoa giấy leo đầy bờ tường phía trước nhà. (Bougainvillea climbs all over the boundary wall in front of the house.)
- Mèo thường nằm phơi nắng trên bờ tường thấp. (Cats often lie sunbathing on the low enclosure wall.)
- Chúng tôi ngồi nghỉ chân ở bờ tường của ngôi đền cổ. (We sat down to rest at the base of the wall of the ancient temple.)
Advanced Usage
- "bờ tường rào": This compound phrase emphasizes the wall's function as a fence or barrier. It is often used interchangeably with "bờ tường" but is more specific.
- Khu vườn được bảo vệ bởi một bờ tường rào kiên cố. (The garden is protected by a solid fence wall.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tường rào (n): Fence wall, enclosure wall. This is a very close synonym.
- Bờ (n): Edge, bank, shore. The core meaning of "bờ" contributes to the concept of a boundary or edge in "bờ tường".
- Tường (n): Wall. The general term for any wall.
Synonyms
- Wall (n): A general term for a vertical structure.
- Fence (n): A barrier enclosing an area. While a "fence" is often made of wood or metal, "bờ tường" implies a more solid, masonry structure.
- Enclosure wall (n): A wall that surrounds an area.
- Parapet (n): A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony. This can be a specific type of "bờ tường".
Related Phrases
- Ngồi trên bờ tường: To sit on the wall.
- Lũ trẻ trong xóm thích ngồi trên bờ tường để trò chuyện. (The neighborhood kids like to sit on the wall to chat.)
Related Idioms
- (Không directly applicable): The word "bờ tường" itself is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. Its usage is primarily literal, describing a physical structure.