chòi canh
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Definition
Noun: A small, often elevated structure built for the purpose of observation, surveillance, or guarding a specific area. It is typically used by guards, soldiers, or lookouts.
Usage
The word "chòi canh" is used to describe a physical structure. It functions as a noun and is often the subject or object in a sentence.
Examples
- The soldiers kept watch from the watchtower on the hill. ()
- They built a watchtower to monitor the forest for fires. ()
- From the watchtower, you can see the entire border area. ()
Advanced Usage
- "dựng chòi canh": to erect/build a watchtower.
- The villagers built a watchtower to protect their crops. (Dân làng dựng chòi canh để bảo vệ mùa màng.)
Variants and Related Words
- Chòi (noun): A simple hut, shack, or shelter. "Chòi canh" is a specific type of "chòi" built for watching/guarding.
- Tháp canh (noun): Another term for watchtower, often implying a more solid or permanent structure than "chòi canh".
Synonyms
- Observation post: A position from which to watch an area.
- Lookout (tower): A place or structure for keeping watch.