cột ốp
Definition
- Noun:
- Pilaster: A rectangular architectural column, especially one that is attached to, and projects slightly from, a wall. It serves both a structural and decorative purpose.
- Engaged column / Applied column: A column that is partially embedded in a wall, appearing as if it is attached to it.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mặt tiền tòa nhà được trang trí bằng những cột ốp bằng đá hoa cương. (The building's facade is decorated with pilasters made of granite.)
- Kiến trúc sư thiết kế các cột ốp để tăng thêm vẻ vững chãi cho bức tường. (The architect designed engaged columns to add a sense of solidity to the wall.)
Advanced Usage
- In classical architecture, a cột ốp often follows the orders of architecture (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian) but in a flattened form against the wall.
- It is distinct from a freestanding column. Its primary function can be to buttress a wall (acting as a contrefort or buttress) or purely for aesthetic articulation.
Variants and Related Words
- Cột (n): Column. A vertical structural element that is freestanding.
- Trụ ốp tường (n): Wall-applied pillar. A similar term for a supportive or decorative element attached to a wall.
Synonyms
- Pilaster: The most direct synonym, emphasizing the decorative, rectangular form.
- Engaged column: Emphasizes its nature as a round column attached to a wall.
- Buttress: A structure built against a wall to strengthen it; a cột ốp can sometimes serve this function.
Related Terms
- Contrefort: A French architectural term for a buttress or pier built against a wall to support it, often translated as "buttress." This aligns with the structural aspect of a cột ốp.
- Pier: A solid support, often rectangular, that can be similar in function and appearance.