cơ chỉ

Ngôi nhà cổ ấy vẫn vững vàng nhờ phần cơ chỉ kiên cố.

Definition

1. Noun (Archaic):
   • The foundations of a house or building: The base or underlying structure upon which a building is constructed.
   • A meticulous or careful person: Someone who is thorough, attentive to detail, and conscientious in their actions.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ngôi nhà cổ ấy vẫn vững vàng nhờ phần cơ chỉ kiên cố. (That old house remains sturdy thanks to its solid foundations.)
  • Anh ấy là một người rất cơ chỉ trong công việc. (He is a very meticulous person in his work.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "cơ chỉ" is considered archaic in modern Vietnamese and is rarely used in everyday conversation. It is primarily encountered in classical literature, historical texts, or formal, poetic descriptions.

Word Origin and Notes

• Etymology: The word originates from Sino-Vietnamese roots (Hán Việt). "Cơ" (基) means "foundation" or "base," and "Chỉ" (址) means "site" or "location." Together, they literally mean "foundation site."
• The extended meaning describing a meticulous person likely derives from the idea of being as solid, reliable, and well-prepared as a strong foundation.

Synonyms

• For "foundations": nền móng, móng nhà, nền tảng.
• For "meticulous person": người cẩn thận, người tỉ mỉ, người chu đáo.

Related Terms

• Cơ bản (adj): basic, fundamental. While related in root meaning ("cơ"), this is a distinct and common modern word.
• Địa chỉ (n): address. Shares the character "chỉ" (址) meaning "location."