Definition

1. Noun:
   • Chain guard: A protective cover or casing that encloses the chain of a bicycle or motorcycle. Its primary functions are to protect the chain from dirt and debris, to prevent the chain from causing accidents by catching loose clothing, and to shield the chain from damage.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chiếc xe đạp mới của tôi có chắn xích bằng nhựa. (My new bicycle has a plastic chain guard.)
  • Anh thợ sửa khuyên nên lắp chắn xích để an toàn hơn. (The mechanic recommended installing a chain guard for safety.)
  • Chắn xích bị hỏng khiến xích xe bị bám đầy bùn. (The broken chain guard caused the bike chain to get covered in mud.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "chắn xích" is specific to vehicles like bicycles, motorcycles, and some machinery. In industrial contexts, a similar protective cover might be called a "chain case" or "drive guard," but for personal vehicles, "chain guard" is the standard term.

Variants and Related Words

• Vỏ xích: This is a less common synonym that also means "chain cover" or "chain case."
• Hộp xích: Literally "chain box," sometimes used informally.

Synonyms

• Chain cover
• Chain case
• Drive guard (more technical/industrial)

Related Terms and Components

• Xích: Chain.
• Bánh xích: Sprocket or chainring.
• Bảo vệ: Protector, guard (a general term for any protective component).

noun

1. Chain guard