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.

noun

1. watch tower